Anthony F. Kreher's Obituary
Anthony F. Kreher, 82 yrs., of Smithton, IL, passed away at his farm on June 9, 2014. He was born in Paderborn, IL, the son of the late Emerich and Caroline (Klein) Kreher. Tony was a retired farmer. He was also retired from Hy-Dac Rubber Manufacturing Co., Smithton, IL. He was a life long member of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, Smithton, IL, a board member of the Smithton Lumber Yard, and a member of the St. Clair Co. Farm Bureau. He was married to the late Joyce (Toenjes) Kreher. They were married on July 10, 1954, in Columbia, IL. She passed away October 27, 2004.
VisitationThursday, June 12, 2014 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmFriday, June 13, 2014 9:00 am - 10:00 amSt. John The Baptist Catholic ChurchSmithton, IL
Funeral MassFriday, June 13, 2014 10:00 amSt. John The Baptist Catholic ChurchSmithton, IL
IntermentSt. John The Baptist CemeterySmithton, IL
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsSt. John The Baptist Catholic Church10 South Lincoln StreetSmithton, IL 62285
SurvivorsSon, Steve (Linda) Kreher of Smithton, IL Son, David (Jan) Kreher of Vanceburg, KY Daughter, Dona (Larry) Rector of Millstadt, IL Daughter, Debbie (Mark) Kiblinger of Cape Girardeau, MO Son, Tom (Kim) Kreher of Smithton, IL Daughter, Denise (Brian) Buettner of Belleville, IL Daughter, Dorothy (F.L.) Mezo of Edwardsville, IL 23 Grandchildren Mike (Mackenzie) Kreher, Dan Kreher, Adam (Melanie) Kreher, Angie (Anthony) Paisley, Laurie (Mark) Carlton, Stephanie Kreher, Ray (Mindy) Kreher, David (Kim) Kreher, Greg (Jen) Rector, David Kiblinger SJ, John Kiblinger, Matthew Kiblinger, Theresa Kiblinger, Elizabeth Kiblinger, Rachel Kreher, Kristin Kreher, Megan Buettner, Renee Buettner, Kevin Buettner, Aaron Buettner, Kayla Buettner, Joseph Mezo, and Maria Mezo10 Great-Grandchildren Yukon, Jack, Isla, Avery, Weston, Katelynn, Cameron, Samantha, Xander, and EvanBrother, Cletus (Verena) Kreher of Waterloo, IL Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrothers & Sisters, Dominic, Gertie, and Alfrieda "Toots", James, Hubert, and Lawrence
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