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Kenneth Leroy Kreidler, 71, went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Loganton.
Ken was born in Lock Haven on Sept. 7, 1952 to Charles and Isabel (Baney) Kreidler. He graduated from BEN High School in 1970 and earned an Associate's degree with honors from PA College of Technology in 1995.
He served in the United States Army and PA National Guard, retiring after 22 years of service.
On Aug. 26, 1989, he married the love of his life, Susan (Cooper) Kreidler. They enjoyed traveling to see new places, especially enjoying the Grand Canyon and the alligators in Florida. After retiring, they loved camping in their travel trailer. They were blessed to complete a bucket list item by traveling to Germany last August where they celebrated 34 years of marriage.
One of Ken's biggest joys was spending time with his family. He is survived by six children, Stephanie (Philip) Porter, of Rote, Jennifer (West Shultz), of Lock Haven, Earl (Shanon) Culvey, III, of Salona, Beth (Joshua) Culvey Zannella, of Lock Haven, Jennifer (John) O'Connor, of Mechanicsburg, and Jennifer Kreidler, of Lebanon, Pa.
He is also survived by a sister, Judy (Bob) Peter, of Liverpool, N.Y. Ken loved tormenting his 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Ann (Manny) Bueno; and a brother, Charles 'Gus' Kreidler. He also had to say goodbye to a granddaughter, Teagan MacSkimming.
A Celebration of Life service with full military honors by the Jersey Shore Honor Guard will be held on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 12 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to service at the Gedon Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, LLC, 320 Main St., Mill Hall. Officiating will be Pastor Matthew Kinley of the Lock Haven Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial donations to The Pregnancy Resource Clinic, 423 S. Pugh St., State College, PA 16801.
Online thoughts and memories can be made at www.GedonFuneralHomes.com and the Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook page.