April 3, 1943 - July 20, 2015
Arthur T. (A.T.) Preder, Jr., 72 of Mountain Home passed away at his home, Monday, July 20, 2015. He was born on April 3, 1943 in Evanston, Illinois to Arthur, Sr. and Martha (Knox) Preder. He married Constance (Connie) Sanstad in 1964 and had two daughters, Dana and Kimberly.
He joined the Waukegan, Illinois Police Department as a patrolman in1966 and retired from the Village of Lindenhurst, Illinois Police Department as a lieutenant in April 1993 after serving a total of 27 years as a police officer.
He and his wife moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas June, 1995. He was a member of the Mountain Home Moose Lodge 1953 and the Elks Club 1714. He enjoyed golfing with his best friend, Butch Weatherby and socializing with friends at Ole Chi Mill and other lodges.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Constance (Connie) Preder, beloved daughters; Dana Agostinelli and Kimberly Poole, grandchildren; Joey and Briana Agostinelli, his precious little dog, Emily (Emma); sister, Marilyn Preder and her children, sister-in-law, Pat Smith and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Poem from his wife:
God saw you getting tired. He wrapped his arms around you and whispered, ''Come to Me''. You didn't deserve what you went through so he gave you needed rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He takes only THE BEST.
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5 Condolence(s)
Steve Obenauf
Monday, July 27, 2015
Will miss seeing you at the Chi Mill
Joann Crosby
Monday, July 27, 2015
Dear Connie and family
So Sorry for A.T. will be missed as a good friend at
M.H. Moose Lodge all of the moose family will miss A.T.just remember Connie we are here for you. Anything you need please let me Know.
Kim Poole
Sunday, July 26, 2015
For my father, whom I miss so badly.
Walk with him tonight
Dear Lord
Along each darkened street
Walk with him tonight
Dear lord
Along his lonely beat
Keep him happy through the night
And please make sure he's warm
And guide him to a sheltering door
In case there comes a time a storm
And let him know
Though he's not here
My prayers are free from fright
Because, Dear Lord ,
I, know so well
You're on his beat tonight
Diane Liaromatis
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Connie and Family, We are saddened to see of A. T.'s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hang on to all the happy memories , it will keep him close to your heart .Bill and Diane Liaromatis
Lenny Vavra
Saturday, July 25, 2015
I always enjoyed our chi chat at the Ole Chi. I will miss you not being there anymore.