Preston W. Schellbach

Birth date: Jan 24, 1941 Death date: Mar 19, 2015

Preston W. Schellbach, 74, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015 in his home. Mr. Schellbach had thirty years of experience in park and natural resource planning, development, management and administration. He offered Read Obituary

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Jack Shriber

545w ago

I want Preston Schellbach's family to know I really appreciated Preston starting in high school at Wasatch Academy in Mt Pleasant, Utah in the late 1950s. He was Senior Class President and in charge of Photography for the year book, and a true entertainer as a comedian on stage. I liked him from the first time I met him, where he was my team leader on the school's work details we were on together. He was a super teacher and was great with dealing with everyone. I got good advice from him any time I had questions. I didn't see him again until 1965 at Utah State University, where we became close friends and associated in college activities together. He was excellent in drama and comedy there too. My twin brother, Joe, also at Wasatch with Preston, had radio and television courses and projects putting on shows for the University TV Station. Preston was a great asset and developed some of the better ideas for the shows were telecast each week. One he remember was him being dressed in black except for white gloves. He had it so the hands were all that could be seen moving and doing various tasks – and it was one of the most popular shows. He also took us on trips to see areas he was working on and then he even foresaw ways land should be better developed. He will be greatly missed. Jack Shriber

Doris Mabry

549w ago

My husband, Jay, and I moved to Decatur in the early 1970s. We met Preston just a couple of years later. He became a close friend. He had already created much of the Conservation District which remains to this day one of the best parks around. His love of the outdoors was the beginning of our friendship. He and Jay spent many hours together duck hunting. And when Jay lost his hearing, Preston and I went to several events together that Jay could no longer enjoy. He had a wry, understated sense of humor that was delightful. I hope you have many happy memories to keep you just as I do.

Pat Moser

550w ago

I too worked with Preston many years ago. Starting out as a volunteer and progressing to full time. I remember his great ability to speak impromptu to the public and staff.I am very grateful to Preston for giving my first job in the parks profession.Pat Moser

Travis Maxwell

550w ago

Preston was and always will be a very special person and a wonderful friend. I could never get enough about his Grand Canyon stories as a child or the path he chose through life. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Preston, please rest in piece and know we love you. Travis and Kathleen Maxwell

Stephen Sommer

550w ago

To the Family of Preston, I am so very sorry for your loss. Preston hired me for the summers of 1969 and 1970 to work at the Rock Springs Conservation Area and Friends Creek Conservation Area. In the early 1970's I sold approximately 15 acres to the Macon County Conservation District. That land became part of the Sand Creek Conservation Area.

Jeffrey Tish

550w ago

Preston hired me at the Conservation District in 1976. He was one of the few that cared and believed in conservation. He always treated me fairly and with respect. I Loved his stories of growing up in the Grand Canyon and having a father that served as the Chief Naturalist in the Grand Canyon. He established the District for success and it has grown into one of the most successful conservation agencies in the USA. I am still with the Conservation District and look forward to many more years of service. Peace be with you Preston. You made a difference that will Live on……Forever. I will always miss you.

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