Robert M. “Bob” Kreider, 72, of Jonestown, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of Rebecca Weaver Kreider.
Born in East Hempfield Twp. on June 13, 1949, he was the son of the late Mervin and Elma Meyer Kreider. He was a member of the Providence Mennonite Church, Grantville.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Timothy (Rebekah) Kreider, of Bronx, NY, Anthony (Christine) Kreider, of Bronx, NY, and Keith (Kirsten) Kreider, of Chambersburg; daughters Carol Kreider, of Siguatepeque, Honduras, Kathy Kreider, of Jonestown, and Becky Sue Kreider, of Siguatepeque, Honduras; brothers Mervin (Priscilla) Kreider, of Myerstown, David (Rebecca) Kreider, of Bethel, Carl (Twila) Kreider, of Annville, and Ray Kreider; sisters Norma (Melvin) Weaver, of Mt. Joy, Martha wife of the late Laban Zimmerman, of Mt. Pleasant, MI, and Ruth (Wayne) Rudolph, of Lebanon; 26 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Swatara Mennonite Church, 10 Camp Swatara Rd., Myerstown. A viewing will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the church from 2:00–4:00 p.m. and 6:00–8:00 p.m. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
