Loradel "Lori" Holt Preston, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.

Lori was born to Arthur and Elma (Bredthauer) Holt on June 20, 1932, near Scotia, Nebraska, on the family farm.She graduated from Scotia High School in 1949 and attended business school in Grand Island while also working at a doctor's office.It was during this time that she met her future husband Bob at a Methodist Youth Fellowship Box Social.Loradel Holt married Robert L. Preston in Scotia, Nebraska, on Valentine's Day in 1954.After Bob's time in the service, they moved to Fremont where they raised 3 daughters.

Lori was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church and was also a charter member and former President of the Prairie Piecemakers Quilt Club.She also enjoyed getting together with her bridge club regularly.

Lori was especially proud to be Russ Peterson's first employee for the Nye Nursing facilities.She officially retired in 2006 after 20 years.

Lori enjoyed spending time with her family, being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and neighbor.She was a beautiful seamstress and made clothes, formal dresses and Halloween costumes for her children and grandchildren.She loved to quilt and made each grandchild one at their birth to be treasured.Lori always made time to attend her grandchildren's events.

Although Lori resided at Nye Court in Fremont and then the memory care unit at the Nebraska Masonic Home for the past 3 years, Kim and Shari appreciate the loving care Michele gave to our mom.She shared her love of Christian music, manicures, and photos plus her time.The family would also like to thank the exceptional staff at the Nebraska Masonic Home for the love and care they gave to Lori.

Preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Preston who passed away May 23, 2009.

Survived by 3 daughters; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren;
Kim and husband Dennis Woitaszewski of Wood River, Nebraska, and their two children Sam and Shelby.
Michele and husband John Larsen of Fremont and their four children; Mallory and her husband Jacob Pole and their children Hudson, Josephine, and Magnolia; Meredith and husband Davis Gibbs and their daughter Penelope; J.P. Larsen; Jack Larsen.
Shari and husband Bruce DeMaro of Olathe, Kansas, and their three daughters; Taylor, Hannah, and Ryley.
2 Brothers:Daryl (Betty) Holt of Scotia, Nebraska; Robert (Marlene) Holt of St. Paul, Nebraska.
Sister Janet (Darrel) Cox of North Loup, Nebraska.
Sister-in-law Nancy (Wayne) Hester of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Many other nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was blessed with a beautiful life and we will miss her always.

Memorials may be given to the Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, and the Alzheimer's Association.

Please visit www.duganchapel.com to leave an online condolence.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 12, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Fremont.Pastor Greg Hall will be officiating.

Inurnment: Memorial Cemetery

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 12, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Fremont. Pastor Greg Hall will be officiating.

Inurnment: Memorial Cemetery