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Edwin Kreider Obituary
Died: May 16, 2025
Edwin Ulrich Kreider, age 94, of Alcoa, Tennessee, passed away May 16, 2025. He was the son of the late Josephine Ulrich and Ira Light Kreider of Annville, Pennsylvania. Ed graduated from Annville High School in 1948 and from Penn State University in 1955. He served his country honorably for four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
Professionally, Ed was a life insurance officer and retired as chief underwriter in the risk selection department.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Kling Kreider. He missed her deeply after her passing and often spoke of his enduring love for her.
Ed is survived by his children: Kathleen Thompson, Diana Kreider, David Kreider, and Tracey Sanderson; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Interment will take place at Mt. Annville Cemetery in Annville, Pennsylvania. A service of Commendation for the Dying was held preceding his death.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Community Food Connection of Blount County at cfcblount.com or to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Maryville, Tennessee.
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