Roland D. Kreager

RICHMOND, Ind. – Surrounded by love of family and friends, Roland Deeds Kreager died Saturday, May 28, 2016, at his home in Richmond, Indiana. Roland was born November 11, 1950, in Angola, Indiana. He was the son of Clyde and Ruth (Deeds) Kreager. Roland graduated from Hilliard (Ohio) High School, Ohio State University, and earned Masters of Arts and Divinity degrees from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. His life-long passion for social justice was manifested in volunteer and professional work throughout his life. After college graduation, Roland served with Quaker Volunteer Service in Indianapolis, Indiana. He went on to work for American Friends Service Committee, Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati, Ohio and for other non-profit organizations serving poor and marginalized persons. From 1992 to 2011 Roland worked for a Quaker organization, Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR). During his tenure with RSWR, he led the organization to become an independent non-profit with staff persons in the U.S., India, Kenya, and Sierra Leone. Through Roland’s efforts toward economic justice thousands of women and families in the developing world were able to earn a more equitable income. For the last four years of Roland’s career, prior to retirement, he was the Development Director of Over The Rhine Community Housing (OTRCH) in Cincinnati, OH. There he helped to raise funds for affordable housing. Roland lived his life in accordance with his Quaker values and served the Quaker community in numerous ways. Most recently he was the clerk of West Richmond Friends Meeting in Richmond, Indiana. An avid runner, a trumpet player, a man who loved working in the garden caring for his land or hiking in the woods, Roland was a man who loved life and brought much love to others. His primary passion and love was for his wife, step-children, granddaughters, and many friends. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Cindi Goslee; son, Chad Goslee (Daphne Gutierrez) of Brooklyn, New York; daughter, Katie Goslee (Laura Bogle) of Knoxville, Tennessee; granddaughters, Zada, Johanna, Willa, and Elliott; and sister, Charissa Kreager of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marla Kreager. A memorial service in the manner of Quakers will be held at West Richmond Friends Meeting, Richmond, Indiana on June 18, 2016, at 10 a.m. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Friends Service Committee Development, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102; Over The Rhine Community Housing, 114 West 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202; or Open Arms Ministries, P.O. Box 1012, Richmond, IN 47375. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Roland D. Kreager

November 11, 1950 - May 28, 2016