Eugene Kreb Obituary

Name: Service for Eugene Kreb
Start: 2019-10-25T18:00:00.000Z
Location: First, United Methodist Church

Eugene Kreb, 84, of Yuba City, passed away October 7, 2019. He was a licensed retired Civil Engineer with the State of California.

Eugene was a Free Mason and Shriner, active with the United Methodist Men's Group, along with the Boy Scouts of America, and Fish and Game through the years.

He is survived by his sons, Eric Kreb of Virginia, Darrin Kreb of Sacramento; daughter, Susan Shatswell of Marysville; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Eugene is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Ann Kreb.

Services will be held Friday, October 25, 2019, 11am at First, United Methodist Church, 730 D St., Marysville, CA 95901, officiated by Pastor Glen Raley.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel of the Twin Cities, (530) 673-4360.

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Published by Appeal Democrat from Oct. 12 to Oct. 20, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Kreb

5 Entries

Ann Miller

October 25, 2019

I have known him all my life, being the first grandchild. I cant say that we were close through my childhood. However I have two strong memories of him.
First was a hunting trip, for duck I think. We didn't come home with anything, but a stick with preying mantis eggs. He told me how this little thing was going to hatch 300 babies and I was just fascinated with that.
Next would be holidays with him sleeping in his recliner. If one of us kids managed to change the tv, he would always wake up and say "I was watching that." He could be snoring, but somehow always woke up.
Fast forward: I moved away and started to take at least one trip to CA each year with my now husband and son. With more trips happened these last 3 years. In that time we visited, even more after he moved into the nursing home. My bond with my grandfather became pretty strong. We would have breakfast at his favorite place (waffle barn), break him out for family holiday get togethers, wrangled the great grandkids to visit, a surprise Christmas dinner the home was putting one, and general visits full of pictures, snacks, and long talks.
He could talk for hours about math, school, and playing an instrument with my son. They shared a love for math. Each visit my grandfather would give my son a new magazine to read.
I have lots of memories to share, but let me end this with one about his humor. Just before he had gone into the hospital, we visited with a treat we picked up at a fruit stand. A strange flat little peach called a donut peach and some cherries. We had warned him a few times that visit to watch out for the peach is super juicy. We visited again a day later. My son asked "did you eat that peach?" He replied, "yeah... I had to change my shirt." That was his humor. Short, one liners, that you almost never noticed.
I deeply love and will miss him greatly. I'm so thankful for our time shared and the memories we made.

Bonne Shelton

October 22, 2019

I remember the first time we had a meal together. I asked if you minded if I said grace. You hesitated, then said it was okay. When I had finished the brief grace, you said you had an uncle who often took half of an hour to say grace. We had a good chuckle.
I still have a coke for you in my refrigerator. You are missed.

Jovita Torres

October 20, 2019

May you rest in peace Gene. Give Ann hugs for me.

October 19, 2019

I don't recall when I first met you through my husband, Koney.
I know you were friends and I was happy you were a part of
our congregation when I first started coming. You knew so much history and information and like Koney, such a engineer at heart. You were a very determined guy never giving up in the face of diversity. My you share with God and the angels now continuing to enjoy family and friends from your past. Bonnie Archuleta

Thomas Urquhart

October 15, 2019

I worked with Gene for many years,beginning with the venerable Division of Highways. He was always easy-going and friendly. Also a good engineer. Rest in Peace.

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