Dennis Karl Kreider

RICHMOND, Ind. – Dennis Karl Kreider, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 3, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by family. Born June 28, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenneth Karl and Treva Naomi Weist Kreider, Dennis was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1969 graduate of Richmond High School and attended Cincinnati Academy of Commercial Art. Dennis was a case manager at New Castle Correctional Facility. He also worked at MCL, Richmond Baking Co., and was in insurance sales. Dennis was Santa at the Richmond Mall for many years. He was a fan of sports of all kinds and started the Rose City Fastpitch league. He also coached softball for many years. Dennis was a den leader for the cub scouts. He was an artist and fan of Bob Ross. Dennis was a member of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Reserves, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Williamsburg Masonic Lodge #493, Eastside Optimist Club, Tarum Shrine, and Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Connie Simpkins Kreider; daughters, Amanda (Mark) Revalee of Cambridge City, Indiana, Katrina (Danny) Caldwell of Richmond, Indiana, Kristina (Jason) Maxwell of Richmond, Indiana, Betsey (Jason) Spurgin of Dublin, Indiana, and Katie (Dan Compeau) Jones of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; grandchildren, Amber (Matt), Alex (Brittany), Kendrick, Shayna, Natalie, Karleigh, Kameron, Rayanna, Josh, Avery, and Oliver; sister, Deborah (Bill) Blair of Newberry, Florida; brother, Gary (Bev) Kreider of Centerville, Indiana; aunts; nieces; nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation for Dennis Karl Kreider will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Dr. Darrel Kepler officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Kidney Foundation, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 or Hillcrest Baptist Church, 3429 Hillcrest Road, Richmond, IN 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Dennis Karl Kreider

June 28, 1951 - August 3, 2023