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Barbara Kreuer Obituary
Wilmington - Barbara J Kreuer (90) of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020 while hearing her children pray the "Our Father" over her as she entered God's Kingdom.
Barb was born to Clara (Rogers) and George Binder on June 12, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a graduate of St. Mary High School (1948) and attained an Associate Degree from College of Mt. St. Joseph (1950) both in Cincinnati.
Barbara married Edward A. Kunkel in 1950 and they had a son Gregory. After being widowed for 5 years, Barbara married Jack Kreuer in1958 at which time he adopted Greg (wife Susan). Barb and Jack had 3 children together, Keith (wife Megan), Jeffrey (wife Tina) and Pamela. Barbara had 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Barbara had four siblings, Mildred Ibold (husband Don), George Binder (wife Barb), Elaine Primrose (husband Ron) & Robert Binder (deceased; wife Judy).
Barb was an extremely active member of the Wilmington community since the family moved to Delaware in 1967. Barb, a devout, lifelong Catholic, was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. She served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross, the A. I. DuPont Institute and was active in politics. Barb found her calling as a volunteer with her beloved Ministry of Caring spanning over thirty years. She was a founding member of the Ministry Guild and served in numerous leadership positions including Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Mass will be said for Barbara at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church with internment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. (Date yet to be determined.)
At the request of the family, memorial gifts can be made to the Ministry of Caring www.ministryofcaring.org 115 East 14th Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 or to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, www.ihm.weconnect.com 4701 Weldin Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19803
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Janet Killian Welte
December 11, 2020
What a wonderful lady! As past president of the Ministry of Caring Guild she offered so much support to me. I am going to miss her and her beautiful smile. Rest in Peace Barbara
Annemarie Hall
December 7, 2020
It is with such sorrow that I read of the loss of Barb. I enjoyed seeing her at IHM mass on Sunday and helping her getting her walker in and out of the car. She was always so positive. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time
Fondly,
Annemarie Hall
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