Obituary of Jeremiah N. Preeman

KIRKVILLE . . . Jeremiah N. Preeman, Sr., 59, of 1310 Fyler Road, Kirkville, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Upstate Hospital, Syracuse, following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 1, 1963, in Fulton, the son of the late Charles and Phyllis (Cummins) Preeman. Jeremiah spent his early years in the Mexico area, attending the Mexico schools. He later lived in West Eaton, Oneida and Munnsville, moving to Kirkville in 2012. He worked at Manth-Brownell in Kirkville for many years, retiring due to an injury at work in 2019. Jeremiah was a street stock race car driver (J&D 47) at Brewerton Speedway for several years, and was a backyard mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, making model cars, and bowling. Jeremiah lived for his children, and enjoyed attending all of their many events. When they were younger, he was a soccer and softball coach for their teams. He married Dawn M. Pope on May 6, 1989, in West Monroe. Surviving besides his wife, Dawn, are: his four children, Jeremiah Junior and Kelli Preeman of Canastota, James and Joanna Watson of Utica, Rebecca Preeman and Brian Johnson of Canastota, and Thomas Preeman of Kirkville; seven grandchildren, Jeremiah Preeman 3rd, Jennie Preeman, Phyllis Watson, Evelyn Zelda Watson, Rosie Reese Preeman, Allen, and Karleigh; one brother, Charles and Cindy Preeman of Virginia; one sister, Charlene Preeman of Hannibal; as well as his Uncle George and Aunt Annie Preeman; one more uncle and for more aunts; 13 nieces and nephews; and twenty-seven cousins. Jeremiah was predeceased by one sister, Rosilianne Craig. Calling hours will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James Street, Canastota. At Jeremiah's request there will not be a funeral service. In his memory, contributions may be made to Wanderers' Rest Humane Association, Inc., PO Box 535, Canastota, NY 13032. *** Papa loved to be around all of his grandchildren. Papa and Nana watched them as they grew. That made them happy as they smiled knowing they were able to get to know them and see them as they grew. Like watching their parents grow. Jeremiah's In-laws were a big part of his life, Mom & Dad, James Pope Sr. and Diane Joan Sanford Pope Kastler, may they rest in peace. Dawn's older brother, James Pope, who loved to hang out with Jeremiah, Sr. and Dawn; Dawn's sister, Betty Mills, from Rockledge, FL; Dawn's predeceased brothers, David Pope, Sr. and Martin Pope, Sr.; and brothers, Mike Pope of Brilliant, Ohio, and Steven Pope of Chambersburg, PA. One of the photos is of Thomas and his dad, on the day Jeremiah, Sr. put the deed to the house in Thomas' name. As you can see they were both happy. Both proud parents, as Thomas Preeman graduated from High School that was his reward, the house. Cograts to Thomas. Thank you to everyone that has been a part of our lives, and continue to be. R.I.P Jeremiah, Sr.