Gerald Prestegard

Gerald Lee Prestegard, 67, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on December 11th, 2019. He was born to parents Orin Wilfred and Sara Betty Jean (Schultz) Prestegard April 1st, 1952. He graduated from Central High School in Grand Forks 1970.

He married Susan Gail Storey on February 26th, 1972 who survives him. Together they had 2 children, Chad (Corinna) Prestegard and Nikki (Jeremy) Bushee. He was very proud of his grandchildren Kinley, Ryan, Bryce and Braden.

Ger had an extensive career in the printing trade starting out at the Grafton Newspaper, Copycat Printing and the last 37 years in the Grand Forks School system.

He enjoyed music of all genres, attending concerts and making “mixed tapes” for others. He had a knack for playing cards and was strategic and lucky in Hearts. His main pass time was going to the lake, hanging with his companion dog Koko and he especially loved his cold beer. Ger was never far from a quick wit story or maybe a not so clean joke. He loved keeping up with his grandkids’ sports and activities and attended as many events as possible. He was lovingly known from the grandkids as “Grandpa Putz”.

Memorial service will be held Tuesday December 17th, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks, ND.
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service.