Vernon M. "Red" Prestegaard

Age 92 of DeKalb, IL died on Friday April 21, 2017 in the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on May 12, 1924 in Lee, IL, he was the son of Jack and Thurber (Maakestead) Prestegaard.

Red was married to the former Gladys M. Motz on December 26, 1947 in Elburn, IL, she preceded him in death on October 29, 2014. Red was a Rural Letter Carrier for the Lee, IL; Postal Service. After graduating from high school, Red served his country in the United States Army serving in the Pacific Theater during W.W.II. He enjoyed golfing, was very active in the Masonic Lodge, and really enjoyed spending time with his grandson Christopher.

Survivors include: son: John Prestegaard of Sycamore, grandson: Christopher (Lesley) Prestegaard of Elgin, sisters: Marilyn and Karen, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Gladys, brother: John.

Memorial service will be held on Friday April 28, 2017 at 7:00pm in the Finch Funeral Home with Pastor Janet Hunt officiating. Private family burial will be in First Lutheran Cemetery in Lee, IL. Cremation will take place at Finch Crematory. Visitation will be held on Friday April 28, 2017 at 5:00pm till 7:00pm with a Masonic Service to be held at 6:30pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.finchfuneralhomedekalb.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.