Glen W. Preuhs Age 84 Of Keystone Heights

Glen Preuhs, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He lived a full and active life, marked by love, laughter, and service to others.

Glen was born and raised in Le Sueur, Minnesota, where he attended a country school for grade school and later graduated from Le Sueur Public School. He enjoyed roller skating and even competed at the national level in Washington, D.C. Glen met the love of his life, Dessa, at a bowling alley in Madelia, Minnesota. He often said that when he saw her, he knew immediately he was going to marry her. They wed on July 3, 1963, at the Presbyterian Church in Madelia.

After their marriage, Glen and Dessa moved to Red Wing, Minnesota, where they raised their two daughters and later welcomed their son. They eventually settled in Frontenac, Minnesota, building their first home-the iconic A-frame-where they became active members of the local church. Glen sang in the church choir, played on the church softball league, and cherished his mornings at the Whistle Stop Café with "The Frontenac Boys." Later, Glen and Dessa built a second home near the Villa Maria, where Glen generously helped the sisters with maintenance and repairs.

In 1995, after Dessa's retirement, they moved to Starke, Florida, where Glen quickly became part of the community, finding a favorite coffee shop and making lifelong friends. In 2003, they built their third home in Keystone Heights, surrounded by friends who became family. Glen loved camping and made annual summer trips to Minnesota to visit loved ones and enjoy the outdoors-a tradition that began with the first camper he bought the year he married Dessa.

Glen was preceded in death by his children, Susan Marie Blomstrom, Nancy Ann Hale, and Tony Glen Preuhs; and his great-grandson, Devlyn Glen Voss.

He is survived by his granddaughters, Tracy (David) van Eijl of Rochester, Minnesota, and Jessi Voss of St. Paul, Minnesota; great-grandchildren, Graham Gillmore of Long Beach, California, Vivian (Sam) Tillinghast of Plainview, Minnesota, and Francesca and Escher van Eijl; his sisters, Shari "Jeannie" (Ed) Nytes of New Prague, Minnesota, and Roxanne (Gordon) Schultz of Mankato, Minnesota; as well as three nieces-Jenna, Robin, and Rhoda-and one nephew, Shannon.

Glen's life was filled with hobbies and passions: hunting, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, motorcycling, bowling, golfing, and woodworking. He built three homes and maintained an impressive woodworking shop. Known for his kind nature, Glen was always ready to lend a helping hand, solve problems, and offer thoughtful advice without judgment. He loved the outdoors, cherished family traditions, and created countless memories-like the whipped cream fight with his sisters at Thanksgiving and helping with the fall harvest every year.

Glen will be remembered for his generosity, humor, and unwavering love for family and friends. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the homes he built.

The family will have a time of fellowship with coffee and light refreshments on Saturday December 13, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. will a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel.

Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 East Walker Dr. Keystone Heights, FL 32656. (352) 473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com