Christopher Preston

March 31, 1979 - February 11, 2020

VULCAN- Christopher R. Preston age 40 of Vulcan and Sault Ste. Marie, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in New Buffalo, MI. Chris “Cubby” was born in Muskegon on March 31, 1979 the son of Wanda Desotell and Robert Preston, Jr. He graduated from Norway High School in 1999 and attended Northern Michigan University. Chris lived most of his life in the Norway Vulcan area, but he settled on Sault Ste. Marie with his fiancé and family. He worked as a millwright all over the country for Carpenters-Millwrights Local 1510. Chris is survived by his sons Cole Vigo of Green Bay, Izaya Cortez of Wilson and Kaden Preston of Vulcan; grandchildren Leonardo and Gabriel Vigo of Green Bay; mother Wanda Desotell; father Robert Preston, Jr. of Oconto, WI; brothers Bob Preston of Peoria, IL and James Desotell of Vulcan; and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister Lori Preston; brother Avery Desotell; paternal grandparents Robert and Genevieve Preston, Sr. and maternal grandparents William and Shirley Kleikamp. Family will greet friends on Saturday, March 7 from 1-3 p.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home with Pastor David Wilton of Maranatha Assembly of God in Kingsford, officiating.