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Donald Kreider Obituary
MOUNT VERNON: Donald Guy Kreider, age 86, of Mount Vernon, passed away at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon on Thursday, May 14, 2015.
He was Born in Conesville, OH, on September 11, 1928 to the late Guy and Alice (Pryor) Kreider. On June 25th 1948 he married Esther Louise Read in Pittsfield, MA.
He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1946, worked at General Electric for 43 years and was a member of the Coshocton Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed music, teaching and traveling extensively around the world.
He is survived by his sister, Rosalyn (Lucille) Brady of Lakeland FL; daughter, Karen (Steve) Doenges of Mount Vernon OH; sons, Ken Kreider of Las Vegas NV, Kevin (Dawn) Kreider of Galloway OH, Kim Kreider of Franklin VA; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Don was preceeded in death by his wife; parents; half-brother, William (Chief Ed), half-sister Marjorie Skelton, brothers Jack, William (Bill), Robert (Bob).
There will be a memorial service for the family at a later date.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the entire staff at the Ohio Eastern Star Home for the loving care that they provided to Don the last few years. To view this obituary or leave the family a memory, visit: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home of Mount Vernon is honored to serve the family of Donald Guy Kreider.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ed Duling
June 11, 2015
Sincere (albeit belated) sympathy on Don's passing from both my sister, Nancy Duling Mahon, and me. We used to hear the church broadcasts on Sunday mornings when he played, but I was in HS with Kevin before I realized who it was who was playing!
Vivienne (Darst) Spicer
May 21, 2015
Lucille, you won't remember me but your mom married my great-uncle Will, and Don's granddaughter married my friend Bev Patterson's grandson. I well remember Bill and Bob, sorry they've passed too. Don was a few years older than I but the last time I saw him he played the piano at the Warsaw alumni gathering. Sorry for your loss.
Jean McClain Blake
May 20, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Kreider family
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. I have many good memories of Don and his entire family and know that he is playing a piano in Heaven.
Carol Casner
May 18, 2015
I met Don when he became involved in the American Red Cross as a disaster volunteer. He was always jovial and ready to help when and where needed. Sorry to hear of the family's loss.
sheryl guthrie
May 18, 2015
Kim & the Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Father.
I remember him always having a smile and greeting the kids with a wave as we all ran around in Conesville.
May you find Peace and Comfort in the coming days and weeks.
Sheryl Worthington-Guthrie
Mike & Donna Bordenkircher
May 17, 2015
Don was a wonderful Bible teacher and friend, we will fondly remember him as our Sunday school teacher.
May 16, 2015
Mr. Kreider was a fine Christian person. I knew Mr. and Mrs. Kreider when I taught at Conesville Elementary School. I had their sons, Kenny and Kevin in the sixth grade. A wonderful family! My heartfelt sympathy to his family. Geraldine Woodie Nichols, 1647 Sleepy Hollow Dr., Coshocton, OH 43812
Martha (Leidig) Sapp
May 16, 2015
I am sorry to hear about Don's passing. I fondly recall Don playing the piano at the Coshocton Nazarene Church...he could really make music.
May 16, 2015
Sorry to hear about the passing of Don. I pray that God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Wilbur Donley
Terry and Cheryl Wilden(Spang)
May 16, 2015
What a wonderful man and good friend to my parents. Prayers for the family!
Jeff Corder
May 16, 2015
There is a great celebration going on in Heaven right now. I know there was a line to greet Don on his arrival. I am sure one of the first in line was my dad, Dike Corder. Dad and Don were buddies for years. You are all in our prayers, but take comfort in knowing Don is now smiling down upon us. God Bless. Jeff Corder
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