James Henry Preuss, age 73 of Manistee, MI died Friday November 11, 2022 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital.

He was born on November 14, 1948 in Manistee, MI and was the son of the late Carl A. & Esther L. (Kaske) Preuss.  James was a graduate of Manistee High School. He later attended West Shore Community College where he received his associate's Degree.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force receiving his "dragonfly wings" serving as Airman First Class.

On July 26, 1975 he married Pamela Lee O'Dell at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manistee.  James was a cook at the Little River Casino and Resort.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Preuss of Manistee, MI, One son, Jonathan Preuss of Manistee, MI, two daughters, Jennifer (Dominic) Edenburn of Filer City, MI and Tina (Tom) Harrington of Traverse City, MI, two grandsons, Gavin & Logan Berg and one granddaughter Brooklyn Berg all of Filer City, MI, one brother, William (Karolyn) Preuss of Manistee, MI, his sister Carol Dean of Manistee, MI and a brother-in-law Melvin (Judy) Reed of Cadillac, MI. He will also be missed and is survived by "Toby" their cat.

He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by his sister Norma Reed and his infant nephew, Aaron Reed.

A Celebration of Life in James's honor will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Harborview Community Room, 273 Sixth Avenue in Manistee where members of the Manistee County United Veterans Council Ritual Team will present military honors sharply at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the immediate family at Harbor View 237 Sixth Avenue, Apt. 206 Manistee, Michigan 49660.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.