It is with great sadness that we announce that Jeff "Gampy" Preston, of Toledo, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on September 28th, 2025 at his favorite place - Bankers Lake, Hillsdale, Michigan. Born July 14, 1964 to Fredrick and Barbara (Zdrada) Preston, in Toledo, Ohio.

A 1984 graduate of Whitmer High School, Jeff began a long career of building pools and concrete work at Paradise Pools/Unlimited Concrete, Jeff's Pools and Services Toledo, and most recently at Stevenson Building and Supply Company.

Jeff was a loving son, husband, father, brother, Gampy, friend and comedian. He lived life to the absolute fullest and everywhere he went he made a friend and lit up the room. He was fiercely loyal and always knew how to make someone smile and feel included. He could often be found tearing up the dance floor or jamming to Journey and Jimmy Buffet at Bankers Lake on the pontoon. All who knew and loved him will dearly miss him.

Survived by his parents Fred and Barb Preston, brother Brian Preston, wife Dorothea Tabby Preston, daughters April (Greg) Szymanski, Ashley (Jake) Sullivan and Anna Preston, granddaughter Eleanor Sullivan, Aunt Kathy Chlebowski, Aunt and Uncle Kathy and Mike Essi, cousins Kelly and Ed Freeborn, Robin Chlebowski, Tom, Amy, Alex (Lucy), and Sarah Essi, countless friends, and his extended Jeep family.

Preceded in death by grandparents George and Agnes Preston, Clara and Chet Zdrada and Leonard Zalecki.

The family would like to especially thank Matthew Pietras, Kathy and Katie Leyman, Hillsdale and Reading Volunteer Fire Departments and the staff at the Hillsdale Emergency Room.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 5th from 2pm-4pm at Castillo Funeral Home 1757 Tremainsville Rd. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to The American Red Cross.