Farrell C. Preston

Preston, Farrell C., asleep in Jesus, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born in Perryville, Missouri, a son of Wilbert and Rose Lee (nee Boxdorfer) Preston. Farrell was a graduate of the University of Missouri, Columbia, a retired Loan Collection Specialist, and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Des Peres.

He is the beloved husband for 47 years of Rena (nee Arft) Preston; dear father of Lesley Preston, Jordan (Rose) Preston; and the proud Pompo of Henry, Leo, Barrett, and Marie Preston. He is also survived by extended family and friends.

Farrell loved sports. He was a player, coach, mentor, and fan, particularly of football and baseball. As a player, he was part of the McCluer High School football team, which won the Missouri State Championships in 1968 and 1969. He continued playing for Mizzou during part of his college education.

As his children became active in sports, Farrell was there to help them learn the game, find the right equipment and coach in various capacities. He later cheered on as Jordan played high school and college football. He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren’s accomplishments and was excited to attend their various sporting activities.

Farrell served in various capacities in his church life – from playing on the men’s softball team to serving as usher, elder, building committee, and board member.

In retirement, Farrell was always ready to lend a helping hand with home improvements and yard activities. He demonstrated a green thumb growing various flowers. He also found a hobby with feeding, watching and learning about local bird species. Investigating family genealogy was also a passion of Farrell’s and he would spend hours researching and finding connections throughout the family tree.

Services: A casual Celebration of Farrell’s life, including sharing in some of Farrell’s Favorite Foods, will be held at the FAMILY CENTER at SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School, Des Peres, MO.

Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.