Obituary of Henry Preiner

"Hank" Beloved Husband, Father Grandfather & Brother Born May 17, 1931 and completed his earthly journey surrounded by his family on January 29, 2013 at the age of 81 years. Preceded in death by parents Henry & Anna; baby sister; grandson Samuel; brothers-in-law John & Tim and niece Molly. Survived by wife Dixie; 8 children Valerie (Steve) Daly, Tom (Julie), Teri (David) Thilgen, Chris (Terri), Susan (Todd) Klingsporn, Jim (Angie), John (Lori) and David (Jill); 23 grandchildren; sisters Juanita Hermann & Anna O'Gara; nieces & nephews and many dear friends. Hank served in the Armed Services from 1951- 1953, was a 1949 graduate of Cretin High School and a 1976 graduate of Metro State University. He was also a Hall of Fame Coach and proud member of the Transfiguration Men's Club. Mass of Christian Burial Friday (2/1) at 11:00 AM at TRANSFIGURATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6133-15th Street North, Oakdale. Interment Union Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 4:00-8:00 PM and one hour before the service Friday ALL AT CHURCH. Memorials preferred to Transfiguration School or Jesuit Retreat House/Demontreville. Special thanks to Dr. John Dickhudt, Amy and the HealthEast Hospice Team.