Preston W. Burnside

Preston Warren Burnside, 83, of rural Tiffin, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Mercy Health in Tiffin.

Preston was born on January 23, 1939, in Tiffin, to the late Warren and Edith (Helle) Burnside.

Survivors include his brother, Gerald (Eileen) Burnside of Tiffin, two sisters, Virginia (Robert) Sherman of Tiffin and Sharon Burnside of Tiffin, a sister-in-law, Janice Burnside of Tiffin, nieces and nephews, Debra (Jeff) Garber, Susan (Mike) Tyrpak, Phillip (Tina) Burnside, David (Nilda) Burnside, Daniel (Judi) Sherman, Rebecca Clouse and Duane (Jennifer) Burnside, great-nieces and nephews, Raeanna Garber, Cory Welter, Eric Welter, Stephanie Burnside, Kaleb (KaLee) Sherman, Kaitlin Sherman, Kenadie Sherman, James Clouse, Elizabeth Clouse, Gracie Clouse, Ava Clouse, Hannah Burnside, Douglas Burnside and great-great-nieces, Kylee Welter and Adrianna Welter.

Preston was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Richard Allen Burnside, Willis Burnside and Edward Burnside, two sisters, Annabelle Burnside, Carolyn Burnside and sister-in-law, Ruth Burnside.

Preston was a 1958 graduate of McCutchenville High School and a 50 year member of Eden Grange. He drove milk truck in his earlier years and worked for National Machinery in Tiffin. Preston enjoyed his train collection, bowling and playing dartball in the Tiffin church dartball league and the Grange dartball league.

Funeral services for Preston will be at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Trinity United Church of Christ with Pastor Karsten Snitker officiating. Visitation for family and friends will also be held on Monday, from 10:00 a.m., until the time of the service at the church. The Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin is assisting the family with their arrangements. Burial will follow the services on Monday, at Greenlawn cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ or to the family.

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