Preston J. Shutt, Sr., 75, of Rising Sun, MD passed away April 19, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Born September 7, 1939 in Ashland, PA, he was the son of the late John and Helen Paul Shutt. He graduated from Porter-Tower High School in 1957 and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering in 1961 from General Motors Institute in Flint, MI. Preston continued working for GM in Wilmington, DE for 35 years, retiring in 1992 as the Superintendent of Industrial Engineering.

Preston loved hunting, fishing, and taking the family on camping trips to the beach and the mountains. He also played football, winning a football scholarship in High School. He also loved playing and coaching softball; playing well into his 60’s. He coached both the GM Women’s and the Grace Lutheran Church Softball teams; taking the later team from last place to first place in one year.

The family would like to extend their deepest thanks to the Amedisys Home Health and Hospice Care staff for their kindness and compassion during this difficult time; with a special note of thanks to Brianna and Kathy.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of almost 55 years, Hazel; son, Preston J. Shutt, Jr. and friend, Janet of Millsboro, DE; 2 daughters, Judy D’Antuono and husband, Tony of Princeton Junction, NJ and Janet Wilson and husband, Tim of West Grove, PA; 6 grandchildren, David, Sarah, Christopher, AJ, Amanda, and Jessica; 2 great granddaughters, Desiree and Avery Rae; brother, John Shutt; and numerous nieces and nephews. Including his parents, Preston was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Ann Shutt and his two sisters, Marie J. Hernandez and Linda I. Rickert.

A service will be held in Preston’s honor at 12:00pm Friday, April 24, 2015 at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 24 Cameron Rd., North East, MD 21901, where family and friends may visit beginning at 10:00am. The family has invited everyone for continued celebration of Preston’s life at the R.T. Foard Banquet Hall, 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911. Memorial contributions may be made payable to the Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church and sent in care to the funeral home.