I was born in Hay Springs, NE to Charles and Wanda (Myers) Preble. Graduated from Hay Springs Highschool in 1955. Farmed with Father until 1952, then farmed with Edward Preble and brother Dennis until 1960. Met and married Flora Jane Faubion on June 2, 1959. We moved to Chadron, Ne working for Gambles and Henkens Equipment. In September 1964 went to work for NE State Patrol and moved to Scottsbluff. In 1971 moved to Grand Island in 1977 returning to Mitchell NE. I retired on December 31, 1991 from the State Patrol. I worked for Regional West Hospital and Scottsbluff CO Sherrif’s office for a few years. Born to Jane and me, were Mike, Clarence (Cap) and Traci. On August 7, 2017 I lost Jane the love of my life of 58 plus years. I am leaving behind my son Mike and Sandra Preble, Daughter Traci and Mike Brunz. Grandchildren Justin and Brandi Brunz, Jeremy and Miana Brunz, Zachary and Samantha Preble, Ashley Brunz, and Charles Preble III, Great Grandchildren Brooklyn and Jaxon Brunz, Grayson Brunz, Rylee Preble, step Grandchildren Lena Jones and McKenna Grass and Axton Merrigan. Special Friend DeAnn Jensen. Preceded me in death wife Jane, son Clarence, parents Charles and Wanda, Brother Dennis, Carlie and sister Raylene. Grandparents Edward and Jennie Preble.
My free time was spent fishing, camping, snowmobiling, treasure hunting (walking the beaches and garage sales) and of course the yard and honey doo’s. In the past we rode a motorcycle, but had to give that up because of bad knees. Spending time with Children and Grandchildren.