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Newark - Robert "Bob" Kreager, 55, of Newark, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was a graduate of Licking Valley High School. Bob lived his life as a free spirit enjoying every minute. He was best known as the Redneck Turtle Catcher and Mushroom Hunter. He was an avid outdoorsman with a love for nature and a gift for seeing nature in ways that most of us miss.
He is survived by his parents, Phil (Nancy) Kreager and Patricia (Murphy) Kreager; three brothers, Dick (Michelle) Kreager, Erick (Lora) Kreager, and Chad Kreager; children, Tawsha (Matt) Greene and Brandon Kreager; step-brother, Shane Maharg; step-sister, Alissa (Allan) Small, and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Betty Murphy and Fred and Lucille Kreager.
There were many special friends who supported him with their love, prayers, and visits during this difficult fight against cancer.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Center for their compassionate care they provided to Bob and his family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, P.O. Box 430, Newark, OH 43058.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 1-3 PM at the Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St. Newark.
To sign an online guestbook, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com
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January 11, 2020
Phil, Nancy, and Pat, so sorry for your loss.
We only met Bob once, so we didn't know him
well. He will be missed by many.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Midge Shepherd
Mary Dwiggins
January 2, 2020
R I P fly high with the angels my friend
Kenny Wright
December 30, 2019
I was friends with Bobby in school but never ran into him after we got out of school. Rest in peace my friend.
Crystal Davidson
December 30, 2019
Bob's contributions to the Ohio Mushroom Enthusiasts group will be greatly missed! We always enjoyed his stories, and he was one of the most generous and helpful members of the group. The number of times he selflessly donated his finds to other members and the elderly was amazing. We will always miss Bob.<3
December 29, 2019
Phil, Nancy and Kreager family,
Didn't know Bob but he must have loved the Great Outdoors. Must have been quite a man. I wish I had known him. I'm sure there are lots of woods Heaven. All I can do is offer my sincere Condolences in thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Bob.
Jimmy Mathews
Bluffton, SC
Veronica (Bishop) Carter
December 29, 2019
I knew Bobby in high school & I remember him as a soft spoken sweet person. After reading all of the messages written by people that knew him & some that just met him he filled the hearts of many with his kindness & knowledge. Rest In Peace Bobby
Ron Priest
December 29, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know this young man but I know he comes from good stock. My prayers are with all of you.
December 28, 2019
Though I did not know Bob personally, I knew him through our Ohio mushroom group. We pray for peace for his family. God Bless and give you strength.
December 28, 2019
sorry for your loss, your family is in our prayers. he shared many lessons in life and knowledge to all of us. god bless his soul.
Lance Loughman
December 28, 2019
Very sorry to hear of Bob passing. My condolences to his family.
David Bartholow
December 28, 2019
Those of us in the Ohio mushroom community will miss Bob's humor and contributions to the community!
Bobbie Grigsby Dan Hafer
December 28, 2019
Pat and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on Bobs passing. May he Rest In Peace.
Lisa Black
December 28, 2019
To the Kreager Family, My deepest sympathy goes out to all of at the passing of Bob.Prayers & comfort to the family. Know that you are all in my prayers. Bob dealt with his illness the same way he did life, head on and one day at a time. I will never forget his friendship, zest for life and nature. Who would of thought the little boy from Blue Jay Rd would become the Redneck Turtle Catcher. Rest In Peace my childhood friend, I can see you walking through Gods heavenly woods. Until we meet again Bobby!
Trisha Vanvalkenburg
December 28, 2019
RIP Bob...I will miss u
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