Etta Fern Preugschat

January 17, 1953 - November 24, 2021

Etta Fern Preugschat, 68, of Waterville passed away November 24th at Central Washington Hospital surrounded by her family. Etta was born January 17th 1953 to Albert (Obbie) Preugschat and Mary Ellen (Feeney) Preugschat at St. Anthonys Hospital in Wenatchee. She attended Waterville Schools and graduated in 1971. While in school she was active in 4-H and Pep Club. Etta developed a love of horses while growing up on the family farm north of Waterville, starting with Trigger- her favorite. Etta was confirmed at the Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Waterville. After graduating High School Etta began working at Orondo Fruit Shippers until starting her 30 year career at Douglas County Assessors Office. She became the first female Appraiser for Douglas County and retired in 2012. Etta married Juan Salazar in 1981 and had 2 sons Johnnie and Cody. Etta had a heart of gold and loved her family and enjoyed attending her niece and nephews basketball games. After retirement Etta enjoyed spending days at Mill Bay Casino, watching Yellowstone and the NBA, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Juan, parents Albert and Mary Ellen, and sister Erma Osborne. She is survived by her sons Johnnie and Cody, sister Lynette (Juan) Preugschat, brother Albert (Karma) Preugschat, nephews Jeremy Preugschat, Jacobe Preugschat, Jeramiah Preugschat, Shane Preugschat, Dylan Hively, Justin (Kim) Osborne, Weston Osborne, Walker Osborne, Josh (Allison) Osborne, Leo Osborne and Jordan Sprauer. Nieces Jennifer Osborne, Shelby (Scott) Hively, Madison Hively, Honistee Moore, Jessica (Junior) Harris, McKenzie Sandoval, Ivy Sprauer, Ruthie and Rosie Osborne. Special friends Cera Moore and Jana (Schmidt) Alvarado, and numerous cousins and friends. Etta will be laid to rest at the Waterville Cemetery next to her parents. Graveside services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made in Etta’s name to Douglas County Cemetery District #2- Po Box 175 Waterville WA 98858.