David Lynn Preuss

David Lynn Preuss, age 74 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of California, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at his home. He was born in Vancouver, Washington on August 30, 1949 to Donald Preuss and Martha Preuss (Lancaster). He graduated from high school in Bogalusa, LA. He earned his Eagle Scout award and was awarded it at the Valley Forge Jamboree 1964 by President Johnson. He received Bachelors degrees in Chemistry from the University of South (Sewanee) and from Columbia University in Chemical Engineering. He graduated from Harvard Business School in 1974 with an MBA . David began his career in marketing with P&G and subsequently at the Clorox Company. David spent most of his career focused on new product development with one brief foray into the restaurant business as a partner in the Emil Villa BBQ chain. In California, he was active in Albany Little League, Epworth UMC, and Boy Scouts as well as serving as an ADA for California District 4 Little League. He moved to Knoxville in 2018 and was active in Fountain City Little League as Vice President and as an ADA Tennessee District 6. David was also an active member of St. James Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Martha Preuss. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Nancy Pullen; son Donald Preuss (Amanda); daughter Elizabeth Golliher (Christopher); grandchildren Ryan and Emily Golliher; sister Rebecca Anderson and many nieces and nephews including Felix Anderson, Charlotte Lukas, Jackie Friedman, Katherine Harris, Mike Wagner Jr., Michael Treece, Bobby Treece and Adam Treece plus numerous great-nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at St. James Episcopal Church. The visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 PM at the church. In light of David’s avid interest in baseball, the family is encouraging everyone to wear your favorite baseball teams’ apparel – pro, college or Little League. Condolences may be extended at www.rosefuneraltn.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fountain City Little League in David’s name (http://tinyurl.com/DavidPreussFCLL).

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David Lynn Preuss

December 7, 2023