John Herbert McCreight

John Herbert McCreight obituary, Crystal, MN

John Herbert McCreight

John McCreight Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Eden Prairie on Nov. 4, 2024.
John H. McCreight, 81, died on October 29, 2024. He was born February 14, 1943, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Colleen Murphy McCreight. John is survived by his children, Chris McCreight and husband, Jerry Hensley; Robin McCreight; Sean McCreight and wife, Christy; Colin McCreight and husband Jerry; grandchildren Anna McCreight, Caroline McCreight, Oscar Morton, and Amelia McCreight. There will be a celebration of his life at 2 pm, November 9 at Washburn McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Underdog Rescue, Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter of Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choice.

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