Preheim, Charles W. (1930-1959)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1959 Jan 29 p. 1

Birth date: 1930

text of obituary:

Young Father Killed In One-Car Accident

CAR DRIVEN BY CHARLES W. PREHEIM OF FREEMAN OVERTURNS IN FIELD

Freeman, S. D. — Charles W. Preheim 29 of Freeman was killed in a one-car accident about eight and one-half miles north of Freeman on Wednesday morning Jan. 21, when his car left the highway and overturned in a field.

The Highway Patrol said it believed the accident occurred about 1:00 a. m. The body was discovered about 4 a.m. by a passing truck driver.

Mr. Preheim had attended a business meeting in Sioux Falls and was returning home alone at the time of the accident. He was associated with his father, Charles Preheim, Sr., in the seed and feed business.

Survivors include his wife and two children, his parents and two sisters.

Funeral services were held in the Bethany Mennonite Church here Friday, Jan. 23.