In loving memory of

Allan L. Preul
October 1, 1945 - April 28, 2020

Allan Louis Preul was born October 1, 1945, the son of Louis and Vera Preul. He passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of seventy-four.
Allan was born on a farm south of Ida Grove, Iowa, baptized into Christ at St. John's Lutheran Church, Stockholm Township and later confirmed his faith at the same church in 1957. In 1958, Allan moved with his parents to a farm south of Audubon, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Audubon Community High School with the class of 1963. Following his graduation, he worked as a mechanic at Sam's Repair in Audubon.
Allan entered the Navy September 9, 1965 and sailed on the USS Currituck and also the Ernest G Small. He was honorably discharged September 3, 1969, as a boilerman 3rd class E-4 (BT3) and was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal.
November 13, 1970, Allan was united in marriage to Linda Amman at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. The couple was blessed with three children, Michael, Chad and Brandi. In 1973, they moved to their current home, an acreage in Goodrich Township, Crawford County. Allan was employed at Farmland Foods for thirty-eight years, retiring in February 2008.
Allan was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison as well as VFW Post 2504 and American Legion Post 8. He was devoted to his family and grandchildren: Taylor, Kylie, Logan, Marra, Oliver and “AJ” (Louis Arden Johan). He enjoyed woodworking, crossword puzzles, traveling and attending stock car races. He fulfilled his dream of restoring his 1971 Chevelle. Allan was privileged to go on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. September 15, 2018.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Louis and Vera; brother-in-law, Tom; and sister-in-law, Pat. Survivors include: his wife of 49 years, Linda; his three children: Michael and wife, Heidi, Chad and wife, Traci, and Brandi and Johan; six grandchildren; four brothers: Ronald and wife, Donna, Randy, Gene and Karla, and Terry; three sisters: Karen and husband, Allen; Marlene and John; and Jeanette and husband, Don; and many other much loved relatives and friends.

Tributes

Vicki Lyman wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Allan L. Preul"

Jerry Boger wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Sorry to hear of Allan's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Preul family."

Luci Vetter-Mooney wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Allan L. Preul"

Mark Jensen wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Allan L. Preul"

Darvin & Deb Landgraf wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Our deepest sympathies Linda and Preul family. You are in our prayers."

Raquel Mumm wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Allan L. Preul"

Suzi & Rick Blume wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Allan L. Preul"

Jacki and Randy Anthony wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Allan L. Preul"

Dave McCollough wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Allan L. Preul"

Myra Boettger Majors wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Allan L. Preul"

Mary Ann Neppl wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Linda and family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers Mary Ann(Linde)Neppl"

Pat wendt wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Allan L. Preul"

Alan Buschmann wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Allan L. Preul"

Kevin/Ronda wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Family of Allan are in our thoughts & prayers, he will be greatly missed."

mary & mark popp wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Allan L. Preul"

matt kimpson wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Allan L. Preul"

Bev Vandenhull wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"All of us will surely miss him at Casey's for coffee"

Robin Schiltz wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Sending my deepest sympathy to Alan's family. What a super man! I will definitely miss our visits at Casey's! Hugs to you all during this difficult time!"

Richard Jepsen wrote on May 4, 2020:

"Thoughts and prayers for Linda and the children. I will miss my friend. Memories of Al will never leave me. My deepest sympathy. Richard Jepsen."

Suzi & Rick Blume wrote on May 3, 2020:

"We are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire family at this sad time. :heart::pray::pray::heart: Rick & Suzi Blume"

Ray Crilly wrote on May 3, 2020:

"Linda and family we send our sympathy for your loss . Allan was a good friend and I will miss him. Our family and yours had a lot of good times over the years. May GOD be with all of you. Ray and Deb Crilly"

Cecelia Gallagher Thelen wrote on May 1, 2020:

"Thoughts and prayers for all the Preul family. Cecelia Gallagher Thelen"

sharen kleckner wrote on May 1, 2020:

"Sorry for your loss Linda and children.Sad to see our loved ones go."

Pat Lary wrote on May 1, 2020:

"As we have been through a unexpected death we offer all our love and prayers"

Rosemary Hansen wrote on May 1, 2020:

"Al was a joy to be around and a great sense of humor . He will be missed by all that knew him:heart::pray::heart:"

Patrick J. O'Neill wrote on May 1, 2020:

"Our sympathy to all of Als family. Al was a good guy and I enjoyed working with him at the plant. He was always helpful and friendly. Pat & Colleen ONeill"

Schneller Marylou wrote on May 1, 2020:

"My Deepest Sympathy. God Bless & Keep you all. Marylou (Schwanz) Schneller"

Pat Lary wrote on May 1, 2020:

"Al always had a smile every time I saw him ! I will remember that the most about him ! Love and prayers to his family !"

Mary & Russ wrote on May 1, 2020:

"Al was one of the family Historian. May God wrap his arms around all of his family."

Connie Doudy wrote on May 1, 2020:

"All my sympathy to the whole family. I know he is going to be missed. He was a special guy with a wonderful laugh. You are in my prayers"

dianne furne wrote on Apr 30, 2020:

"Family of Alan. Our thought and prayers are with your family. Wes always his time with Al at VFW and especially their Honor Flight together. Rest In Peace Wes and Dianne Furne"

Jolene Whiteing wrote on Apr 30, 2020:

"Linda and family we are sending prayers your way, and thinking of you and your family at this sad time. jim and jolene Whiteing"

Marlys Schmadeke wrote on Apr 30, 2020:

"Sending my deepest sympathies to the entire Preul family."

Karen/Allan Wiebers wrote on Apr 30, 2020:

"Linda and family-Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all! God's Blessings!!"

Marlene wrote on Apr 30, 2020:

"Gosh Allan...this is going to be a tough one to get through...but I'm sure you already know that. You were the best & most loving big brother I could ever ask for & I'm going to miss you SO SO much! I have 10#s of carrots now in my kitchen that I was going to make your "copper pennies" with. Who's going to help me eat them now...lol. I know you heard me because I found the penny (your sign) you left me on the floor. I LOVE YOU & will NEVER forget all our special memories...:heart:"