Preston "PJ" Enstad

January 5, 2020

Preston "PJ" Enstad, age 38, of Granite Falls, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. Preston Jerel Enstad was born October 28, 1981, in Granite Falls, Minnesota to Jerel Enstad and Debra LaBatte. He attended school in Granite Falls and later graduated from the Montevideo High School with the Class of 2000. After graduation Preston worked at various places in and around the Granite Falls area including Jake’s Pizza, Duffy’s and The Rock. PJ enjoyed working with the public and had an infectious smile. Preston loved making people laugh, being around his friends, shooting pool and listening to music. He was also an avid fan of all things Minnesota Sports. He will be remembered for his incredibly huge heart. PJ’s Dakota name is C’ante Was’te which translates into “Good Heart”. There has never been a more appropriate name for PJ. He was always making sure everyone around him was smiling and happy. He would go the extra mile and do anything he could to help a friend. Preston is survived by his father, Jerel (Deanna) Enstad; siblings, Liz Enstad, Jim Enstad, Lance Odegard, Austin Enstad; step siblings, Stephanie Fitzgerald, Larry Wilking, Joel Pine, Jasmine Pine; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Preston was also a Godparent to Carter Blue and Melena Lee Anderson. Preston is preceded in death by his mother, Debra LaBatte.