KREGER, Eugene C. 1928-2013

KREGER, FLESSNER, THOMPSON, SCHULTE

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 4/12/2013 at 22:48:05

[Waterloo Courier, Sunday, March 17, 2013]

WATERLOO — Eugene C. “Gene” Kreger, 85, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at his home.

He was born Jan. 13, 1928, on the family farm near Floyd, son of Fred and Luella Kreger. He married Eilene Flessner in 1951 in Nora Springs. He married Shirley Thompson in 1993 at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Hudson. She died in 2010.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Wartburg College, Waverly, prior to serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He then worked as a teacher, guidance counselor and driver’s education instructor. He obtained his master’s degree from the State College of Iowa (UNI), and was employed with Iowa Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, for 30 years, primarily as area supervisor.

Survived by three sons: Steve of Cedar Falls, Mark (Mary) of Apple Valley, Minn., and Paul (Liz) of Des Moines; three stepchildren: William (Cindy) Thompson of Boise, Idaho, Scott Thompson of Salt Lake City and Janice (Jack) Schulte of Waterloo; five grandchildren: Jill (Tim) Henry, Lucas (Delaney) Kreger-Stickles, Adam Kreger, David Kreger and Julia Kreger; two stepgrandchildren, Breanna and Eric Schulte; two great-grandchildren, Owen and Josephine Kreger-Stickles; and nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by two brothers, Clayton and Elmer; and an infant son, David Eugene.

Celebration of Life services: will be held at a later date. Richardson Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Iowa Health Home Care, Waterloo.

Gene’s greatest joy was sharing time with his family and friends. He had an intense love of travel, especially road trips along the scenic single lane byways of America.

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