Eugene D. Kreft

Eugene D. Kreft, 85, of Ocqueoc, died peacefully at his home, with his family at his bedside Monday evening, September 29, 2014.  The son of Rudolph and Louise (Sterns) Kreft, Eugene was born and raised in Rogers City and was a graduate of Rogers City High School. He married Betty Pomranke June 27, 1953 at Trinity Lutheran Church and they made their home in Ocqueoc.

Surviving Gene is his wife of 61 years, Betty Kreft, of Ocqueoc; daughter, Angela (Gary) Truelove of Perrinton; son, Brad (Mary) and daughter, Amy, both of Ocqueoc; granddaughter, Jill (Alex) Coss of Brunswick, Georgia; grandson, Matthew Truelove of Newberry; brother, Edgar (Shirley) Kreft of Rogers City; as well as two great-granddaughters, Victorianna and Jadielyse Coss.

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Gene’s family will receive friends Friday, October 3, from noon until the time of the memorial service beginning at 1 p.m. at the Onaway Seventh Day Adventist Church, 21044 M-68 Highway in Onaway.  The Rev. David Austin will officiate. Gene’s final resting place will be in Ocqueoc at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to the Onaway Seventh Day Adventist Church, 21044 M-68 Highway, Onaway, MI 49765. Condolences may be shared with Gene’s family at www.chagnonfh.com.