Richard R. Kreason, 72, Lorain High School Graduate Class of 1953 B
Richard R. Kreason, 72 of Lorain, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.
Mr. Kreason was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 16, 1935, the son of the late Kenneth E. and Mary D (nee Easler) Kreason.
He was a graduate of Lorain High School-Class of 1953 B. He also attended Oberlin Business College. He attended St. Mary Church in Lorain.
Mr. Kreason was a retired inspector for General Fire Extinguishing Corp in North Brook, IL. He retired in 2001 following 30 years service.
He was an avid bowler, enjoyed watching baseball and football, especially his grandson, Charlie, playing sports.
Mr. Kreason is survived by his wife of 30 years, Virginia J. (nee Dills) Kreason, daughters Cynthia Kreason of Fairhaven, MI, Patricia Kreason of Troy, MI, son Kenneth E. (Kathy) Kreason of Valparasio, IN, step daughters Daneen Lee, Mary Klier, Ann (David) Ramage all of Vermilion, grandchildren Jennifer Krause, Jamie Weaver, Amanda Gunter, Jeremy Krause, Herbert Jacoby III, Clinton Scaff, Charles Scaff, Cara Scaff, Matthew O'Brien, 9 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law Marsha Coates of Royal Oaks, MI, Mary Dills of Carmel, CA, and brother-in-law Glenn W. (Loretta) Dills of North Ridgeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife Elda Mae (nee Coates) Kreason, and a brother-in-law, retired Lt. Col. Earl E. Dills.
Graveside services will be in Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 9:00am with Rev. Daniel O. Divis, pastor St. Mary Church, officiating.
Arrangements by Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio.