G. Ralph Kreider

G. Ralph Kreider, 87, of East Drumore Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 15, 2025 surrounded by his family at home. Born in East Drumore Twp., he was the son of the late Amos Clyde and Catherine Herr (Neff) Kreider. He was the loving husband of Barbara J. (Stauffer) Wells Kreider for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley K. Kreider in 2003.
Ralph was born on the family farm and graduated from Quarryville High School in 1957. Ralph was a farmer until the late 1980's, when he became a full-time milk truck driver. Driving trucks, well, driving just about anything, is the job he was passionate about. He also drove for the Amish until well into his 80's. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and square dancing. He was a life member of Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren and was a long-time member of the Red Rose Chorus and the Waterloo Boys. Ralph was a people person who loved being around others and helping wherever he could.
In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his children, Holly J. Kreider, wife of Graeme Spinks of London, England, and Derrick G., husband of Melissa Kreider of Peach Bottom; grandchildren, Acacia Kreider and Samantha Kreider; step children: Robert, husband of Nicole Wells and Keith, husband of Tiffany Wells, 5 grandchildren: Aaron, Alyssa, Keira, Jonathan and Zach; a great-grandchild Kohen; and siblings: J. Kenneth Kreider and A. Clyde Kreider Jr. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert H. Kreider.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, 1392 Robert Fulton Hwy., Quarryville, PA on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the service in the adjoining cemetery. Viewings will be held at the church on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. and also from 10-11 a.m. on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.