Richard A. Kreager, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday at his residence surrounded by family.
Richard was born in Schuylkill Haven, Sept. 4, 1930, a son of the late Helen and Gustav Kreager.
He attended Cressona schools.
He was of the Lutheran faith.
He was a farmer his whole life. In his later years, he developed Rolling View Estates.
Richard was an avid pigeon racer and competed in many area meets. His weekends were spent enjoying breakfast with friends.
He was a life member of the soil conservation district and a lifelong sponsor of 4-H and Future Farmers of America.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Miller; a son, Richard; a grandson, Aaron Kreager; a sister, Fern Minchoff.
Richard is survived by his granddaughter, Jenny, wife of Jason Weaver, Schuylkill Haven; a daughter-in-law, Sandy, widow of Richard Kreager; nieces and nephews
Family and friends may call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral, 26 Chestnut St. There will be no services at the funeral home. Private interment service will be in Summer Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Brooks officiating. The family requests donations to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or to an area agricultural organization.