Edwin Ulrich Kreider, 94, of Alcoa, Tennessee, passed away on May 16, 2025. He was the son of the late Josephine Ulrich and Ira Light Kreider, of Annville, Pennsylvania.
Ed graduated from Annville High School in 1948 and Penn State University in 1955. He served his country honorably for four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
Professionally, Ed was a life insurance officer and retired as chief underwriter in the risk selection department.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Kling Kreider. He missed her deeply after her passing and often spoke of his enduring love for her.
Ed is survived by his children, Kathleen Thompson, Diana Kreider, David Kreider, and Tracey Sanderson; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Interment will take place at Mount Annville Cemetery in Annville, Pennsylvania. A service of Commendation for the Dying was held preceding his death.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Community Food Connection of Blount County at cfcblount.com or St. Paul Lutheran Church, Maryville, Tennessee.
