Preston Marcelo Pagat, 47, of Smithville, MO passed away June 11, 2021.

He was born on December 26, 1973 to Marcelo Pagat, Jr., and Veronica Jennifer (Pamarang) Pagat in Hilo, Hawaii. Preston grew up in Kohala, Hawaii and graduated from Kohala High School. He studied at Graceland University in Lamoni, IA and Park University in Parkville, MO.

On August 20, 1994 he was united in marriage to Dawn Michele Beatty. After their marriage they lived in Parkville, MO, Edgerton, MO and in 2007 they moved to Smithville, MO where they made their home.

Preston was currently working at Ford. He was an ordained minister and member of The Highlands Community of Christ. Preston was an Eagle Scout and he and Dawn were Co-Den Leaders for the Cub Scouts Pack #412 in Smithville for 10 years. He had a passion for working with the youth and being a mentor. Preston loved God, family and fishing. 

He is survived by his wife Dawn Pagat; sons Connor Pagat and Brandon Pagat; his parents Marcelo and Veronica Pagat; brother Tyson Pagat; mother-in-law Melinda Harper; brothers and sisters-in-law DeAnna (Larry) Hickman, Clint (Jamie) Beatty, and Kat (Alex) Hnatyshyn; nephews Perrin, Leo, Jack, and Pete; other relatives and many friends. 

 Visitation 1:00-2:00 pm with Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 pm Saturday July 10th at The Highlands Community of Christ 7615 N Platte Purchase Drive Kansas City, MO 64118.

Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville