John William Kreim
John William Kreim, age 81, of Shelby, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the Crestwood Care Center.
He was born August 4, 1928 in Chatfield Township, Crawford County, Ohio the son of the late Edward and Louisa (Durnwald) Kreim. He was a 1946 graduate of Chatfield High School and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a carpenter for Weithman Brothers Construction in Galion for over 30 years and farmed the Kreim homestead in New Washington. John lived his entire life in the New Washington area, moving to Shelby four years ago. He was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby and was a former member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in New Washington where he had been a member of the men’s choir. He was also a member of the New Washington American Legion Post # 405 where he was the Past Commander, Past Crawford County Commander and Sergeant-At-Arms and United Brotherhood of Carpenters. His hobbies included fishing and woodworking.
John is survived by his wife: Regine (Kempf) Kreim whom he married on January 28, 1956; their children: Joan and David Field of Marion, Kathy and Gary Siesel of Bellevue, Denise and Jim Bowen of Green, Robert and Shirley Kreim of Shelby; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; a brother: Gerald and Mary Ann Kreim of New Washington; 3 sisters: Esther Kreim of Bucyrus, Catherine Kempf of Shelby and Delores and Walter Tackett of Willard; a Sister-in-law: Carol Lepley Kreim of Columbus. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Richard, Virgil and Joe Kreim and 2 sisters: Arlene Bechtel and Arvilla Karl.
Friends may call on Friday, February 26, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. The Daughters Of Isabella will recite the rosary on Friday at 3:45 PM; American Legion Post #405 will conduct a service at 7:30 PM followed by a Christian Wake service at 8 PM conducted by the church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:30 AM at Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Church, 29 West Street, Shelby by Father Nick Cunningham. A luncheon will follow in Mc Fadden Hall. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM at St. Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery in New Washington with military honors conducted by Post #405. Memorial expressions may be made to St. Mary School, Shelby or St. Bernard School, New Washington. On-line condolences may be made at penwellturner.com
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Family: Denise and Jim Bowen
Name: The Ringer Family
Date: 10-02-25
Time: 17:23:31 -0500
Condolence:
Dear Denise,Jim, Anthony and Anna,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family has been through so much. Keep the memories alive to help heal your hearts and know that your friends love you all so much. You are such a beautiful family and we are all praying for you. ~The Ringer’s
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Family: Jean and family
Name: Susie Kempf
Date: 10-02-26
Condolence:
You have my deepest sympathy… may God bless you in this time with much comfort and healing.
Will keep you all in prayer.
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Family: Denise, Jim, Anthony, and Anna
Name: Dan and Sally Muller
Date: 10-02-26
Condolence:
We were very sorry to hear about your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
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Family: John Kreim
Name: Doug and Kay Bishop
Date: 10-02-26
Condolence:
Sincere sympathy to Regine and the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug and Kay Bishop
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Family: John Kreim
Name: Natalie Kehres
Date: 10-02-27
Condolence:
Rob and Shirley,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your Dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Natalie
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Family: Regine
Name: Ruth and Gene Muth
Date: 10-02-27
Condolence:
So sorry to hear that John passed away.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Family: John Kreim
Name: Greg Turner and family
Date: 10-02-28
Condolence:
Rob,Shirley and Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family. We pray that God gives you all the strength to remember the wonderful times you shared and all that was learned from your Fathers time on Earth. God bless you and your family.
Love,
Greg Turner & Family
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Family: John Kreim
Name: Stephanie Klopfenst4ein
Date: 10-03-01
Time: 11:03:31 -0500
Condolence:
I am so sorry to read that you lost your dear John. I will
remember you and your family in my prayers. Remember the
good times , they mean a lot.
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Family: John Kreim
Name: Joe & Becky Allgyre
Date: 10-03-03
Condolence:
Gary, Kathy and Family,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.