Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Apr 18, 1934 – Jul 28, 2017 (Age 83)
Roy H. Krell Sr.
Roy H. Krell Sr., of Penn Street, Tamaqua, passed away on Friday, July 28, in Pottsville. He was the husband of M. Jeanne (Buhl) Krell, to whom he was married 44 years.
Roy had worked at the former Atlas Powder Company, Reynolds, for over 38 years, retiring as a lead man.
Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late George F. and Eva (Sparr) Krell.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and running his bird dogs.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are son, Roy H. Krell Jr. and his wife, Angelina, of Cranesville; daughter, Kimberly, wife of Scott Schroeder, of Farmington, Mich.; sister, Mrs. Mary Brannun of Tamaqua; grandchildren, Matthew, Hunter, and Aubrey Krell, Ethan, and Daniel Schroeder.
He was also predeceased by sisters, Mrs. Constance Henry, Miss Carol Krell; brothers, Donald E. Krell, John Krell, Oliver Krell, George Krell, Charles Krell and Robert Krell.
Service: Private, from the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. Online condolences at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
I will always remember the time you and Don took with George and I when we were kids. Rest in Peace Uncle Bunk
Dave Kropp
August 03, 2017 | Pittsburgh, PA
All my memories of Roy are happy ones. He was always ready to kid around. He will be missed. I hope there are some dogs in Heaven.
Rita (Rita) Repinec
August 03, 2017 | Tamaqua, PA
Fondly remembered by classmate Gail Shoaf Beers.
Gail Beers
August 02, 2017 | Newark, DE
Jeanne,
I have many fond memories of Roy. Blessings to you and your family during this time of loss.
Gene "Bap" & Rose Kunkel
August 01, 2017 | Whitehall, PA
Sorry for your loss Jeanne.
Ed Kester
Edward Kester
August 01, 2017 | Tamaqua, PA
