Red Deer, Alberta — In Loving Memory of Preston Arndt

Red Deer, Alberta — In Loving Memory of Preston Arndt

Red Deer, Alberta — The Central Alberta community is mourning the sudden and devastating loss of Preston Arndt, a beloved husband, friend, entrepreneur, and skilled tradesman whose life was tragically cut short following a heartbreaking accident. Preston, the proud owner and operator of The Container Guy Blackfalds, Alberta, and founder of Arndt Welding Services, passed away leaving behind a legacy of hard work, innovation, generosity, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.

Born and raised in Alberta, Preston embodied the spirit of determination, self-reliance, and community that defines the region. From an early age, he displayed a natural talent for working with his hands and an entrepreneurial spirit that would guide him throughout his life. What began as a passion for fabrication and welding grew into a full-fledged career and eventually two successful businesses, built not only on skill and expertise but also on Preston’s deep commitment to quality and trust.

Preston was a master welder and craftsman whose reputation extended well beyond Red Deer. Through Arndt Welding Services, he became known as a problem-solver, an innovator, and someone who never backed down from a challenge. Whether it was a small repair or a large industrial project, Preston treated every job with care, precision, and integrity. His hands shaped more than just metal—they built relationships, empowered dreams, and uplifted the lives of clients, employees, and fellow tradespeople.

With the founding of The Container Guy Blackfalds, Preston expanded his vision, creating custom storage solutions that were not only functional but uniquely tailored to the needs of Albertans. His business quickly became a hub of innovation and excellence, and he took great pride in seeing his work help families, businesses, and communities thrive.

But beyond his success as a businessman, Preston will be most remembered for the kind of man he was: generous, fiercely loyal, humble, and full of heart. He was the kind of person who showed up—whether it was to help a friend in need, mentor a young tradesperson, or sponsor a local event. He believed in hard work, but he believed just as much in kindness, laughter, and connection.

Preston was also a deeply devoted husband. His marriage was one built on love, mutual respect, and shared dreams. He often spoke about how proud he was of the life they had built together and the love that grounded him through every challenge and success. To his wife, he was a constant source of strength and encouragement—a best friend, a partner, and a soulmate.

To his friends and extended family, Preston was a rock: the one you called when you needed advice, help moving, a custom-built BBQ smoker, or just someone to share a drink and a story with around a campfire. He lived simply but meaningfully, with a big smile, a bigger heart, and a laugh that could fill a room.

As news of his tragic passing has spread, the outpouring of grief from the Red Deer and Blackfalds communities has been overwhelming. Friends, clients, and colleagues have shared tributes, stories, and memories across social media—speaking of a man whose presence made life better, whose work made things stronger, and whose spirit made people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Preston Arndt is survived by his loving wife [Name], his extended family, a close-knit circle of friends, and an entire community that will feel his absence deeply and profoundly. His legacy will continue in the welds he left behind, in the containers he modified, in the businesses he built, and in the lives he touched so effortlessly.

A celebration of Preston’s life will be held on [insert date] at [insert location], where friends, family, clients, and community members are welcome to gather and pay tribute to a man who gave his all—to his work, to his family, to his people.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to be made in Preston’s memory to a local trade school scholarship fund or mental health initiatives for tradespeople—causes that reflect his deep belief in lifting others and building a better tomorrow.

Though Preston Arndt’s journey on this earth has come to an untimely end, his spirit will live on through every life he shaped, every project he built, and every memory shared. He was more than a welder, more than a businessman—he was a true original. A man of grit and grace, love and loyalty.

He will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Preston. Your fire burns on in all of us.