Richard W. Preis, age 80 of St. Louis, MO passed away peacefully on Monday May 26, 2025 in St. Louis, MO. Loving husband of the late Donna E. Preis (nee Ringhofer). Beloved father of Jeffrey (Jo Ann) Preis, Christina (Michael) Ramsey, and Jason (Melissa) Preis; cherished grandfather of Tricia (Travis) Gross, Joseph Strobl, Lisa Strobl, Devin Draper, Taylor Draper, Braydin Draper, the late Elizabeth (Izzy) Preis, Kaylie Preis, Aubree Preis. Dear great grandfather to David, Mackenzie, and Savanah. Brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many.
Richard’s favorite hobbies were watching western movies, reading the Bible, fishing, and cheering on his favorite baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals. He had quite the knowledge of baseball and American Western history. He also enjoyed visiting family and friends.
Visitation at Kutis Funeral Home South County 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO 63129 Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Funeral Service at First Baptist Church of Arnold 2012 Missouri State Rd., Arnold, MO 63010 Thursday, June 5 with visitation 10:00 am until service at 11:00 am. Interment following at Shepherd Hills Cemetery 1925 Old Highway M Barnhart, MO 63012.