Matthew Revell Prestler

Matthew Revell Prestler obituary, Temperance, MI

Matthew Revell Prestler

Matthew Prestler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home on Jul. 14, 2025.

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Matthew Revell Prestler, age 76, of Toledo Ohio, passed away peacefully with family on Sunday June 29th of 2025.
Born May 7th 1949 to Clement and Carol (Revell) Prestler. He graduated from Bedford High School and attended Monroe Community College. Formerly employed as a Deputy Sheriff for Lucas County and Greenville South Carolina, and was also a Limousine Driver. He was a connoisseur of movie theater popcorn and plain hot dogs with Coca-Cola. He enjoyed sitting in the sun on hot summer days, garage sales, and selling used cars. An optimistic Detroit Lions fan!
His parents Clement and Carol Prestler preceded him in death, as well as his sister Carol E. Fahey AKA "Binky"
He is survived by his wife Susan Jayne (Van Wormer) Prestler, daughter Lisa Prestler and son Matthew Prestler. Surviving also, nephew Jim Fahey, niece Jennifer Fahey and nephew Justin Fahey and wife, and two daughters Kimberly, Isabelle, and Abigail Fahey.
Special thanks to Care360 Hospice, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date to be determined.
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