In Memory of

Russell Kreider

March 10, 1920 - July 26, 2010

Service Information:

A memorial service will take place in the fall at the High Point Condo Section III.
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Mr. Kreider was born in Sandhill, PA on March 10, 1920. His father was Harvey Kreider and mother Bessy May Steckbeck. Mr. Kreider was married to Lorene Lindsey until she died in 1958 and remarried to Betty Jane Rock for 33 years until Betty passed away January 8, 1996. Subsequently, he met Lula “Lou” Gallagher and the two of them took up residence at High Point of Ft. Pierce and she was his companion for 15 years. He passed away on July 26 in peace and love at home with Lou and her daughter Teresa by his side.

Mr. Kreider retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp. from a management position after 42 years of service and within this time period enlisted in the U.S. Army and served a bit less than two years in the liberation of the Philippines as a member of the 11th Airborne Division 188th Parachute Infantry Regiment as one of the youngest First Sergeants in military history where he earned and was awarded the six stripes and a diamond of a Regimental First Sergeant of which he was so proud to have achieved that he had this unit insignia as well as his rank tattooed on his right upper arm and after having done this said “Proudly I’m taking this with me when I go”. And so he did.

Russ was one of a kind. He will be missed by family and friends.

A memorial service will take place in the fall at the High Point Condo Section III.

Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice.

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From: Robert & Polly Thorpe Relationship: Friends Lula, You have our deepest sympathy in your loss. He was a wonderful man and we know that the two of you had a happy life together. Our Love, Robert & Polly Thorpe Sent on July 31, 2010 From: Bobbie Owens Relationship: friend I'm sorry about Russ passing. He will be missed. We thought of him as one of our classmated in our AHS class of '49. was such a likeable person. Bobbie Owens. Sent on July 30, 2010 From: Connie Gibbons Relationship: friend Lou, I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep looking up, thats where the rainbows are. Love, Connie & Pat Sent on July 31, 2010 From: Roy and Alma Talbert Relationship: Friend Dear Lou and family, you know how much we loved Russ and he was soooo good to us. The last thing we see at night is the clock on the ceiling that he gave us. We are o thankful to you that we were able to know him. He was such a kind loving man. He was good to veryone. We will surely miss him... Alma & Roy Sent on August 1, 2010 From: Mary Elder Lasher Relationship: friend Lula, Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time. We loved getting to know Russ these last few years at AHS gatherings. Mary and Tom Sent on August 2, 2010 From: Hetty Lou Mitchell (Kreider) Relationship: niece Oh, how I will miss that basso voice on the phone! He taught me the meaning of standing strong through adversity. To those who cared for him at the end, thank you! Sent on August 3, 2010 From: Doyle & Billie Bunting Relationship: 2nd cousin to Lula Lula, Sorry we never had the opportunity to meet Russ; but, we know that your lives together were meant to be. The memories that live within the hearts/minds of those Russ left behind, is not to die. God Bless You, always! Doyle & Billie Bunting Sent on August 4, 2010 From: David Moallem Relationship: Friend/ Lou's Adupted Son Russ's goodness brought up the best in peoples life he touched. There are a few Kings in this world, and Russ was a King. He lived a large life, then he was larger than life. He loved a good game and in the game of life he was an Ace. Sent on August 5, 2010 From: Dr. Karen Todd Relationship: Physician - Eye Doctor We were so sorry to hear of Mr.Kreider's passing. Please accept our sympathy in your family's loss. Blessings, Dr. Karen Todd Florida Eye Institute Sent on August 11, 2010