Donald R. Krebs

YORK Donald R. Krebs, 80, died on Monday, August 3, 2009, at ManorCare North in York. He was the husband of Aileen M. (Husson) Krebs, and together they celebrated 57 years of marriage. Born in West York, he was the son of the late Raymond B. and Louise E. (Thoman) Krebs. He was a vice president for Yorktowne Paper Mills, Inc. for 36 years. He was also a past National President of the Paper Industry Management Association (PIMA). Mr. Krebs was a 1946 graduate of Codorus Township High School and a 1950 graduate of Elizabethtown College with a B.S. in Business Education. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in York where he sang in and conducted the choir, taught Sunday School classes, and played in their orchestra. A self-taught musician from an early age, Mr. Krebs was a member of the Brodbecks Band from the age of eight, and was also their conductor for 17 years. Additionally, he was a member of the Spring Garden Band in York for 50 years and served as their conductor for 17 years. He was a member of and conducted both the Felton and Glen Rock bands, and he was also a member of the Kiwanis Boys Band. While living in Maine for a few years, Mr. Krebs conducted the Hallowell Community Band and played with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his wife, Donald is survived by a daughter, Louann M. Krebs of Leeds, Mass.; two sons, Chris B. Krebs, husband of Lori of Shiloh, and Martin B. Krebs, husband of Melinda of York; five grandchildren, Megan Morrison, Alexander Krebs, Tiffany Krebs, Robert Krebs, and Nathan Krebs; and one sister, Frances Reinhold, of Lancaster. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church, 1401 Mount Rose Ave., York, with his pastor, the Rev. JP Bohanan officiating. A viewing will be held from 12 noon until 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 1401 Mount Rose Ave., York, PA 17403. Etzweiler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, is in charge of arrangements. www.etzweiler.com