Francis J Kreps

Francis J. Kreps, 84 of Champion Township, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon in the emergency room at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. He was born June 4, 1929 in Butler, PA the son of the late Henry S. and Eleanor (Kemper) Kreps. Frank was a graduate of Westminster College and furthered his education at Mount Union College where he received his masters degree in education. Mr. Kreps taught business education for several area school districts before his retirement from education. Frank then worked for both Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and the Knights of Columbus Life Insurance Companies for several years. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, golfing, working puzzles, and wintering in Florida with his wife in their RV Camper. He was also a member V.F.W. Post # 1091 and the Knights of Columbus Council #7491. He is survived by his step-sons, Wayne (Mary) Kwallek of Southington, Vollne (Nancy) Kwallek of Austin, TX, and Les (Ingrid) Kwallek of Creston, OH; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and his caregivers Dave and Nora Devlin. He was preceded in death by his wife the former Edna (Smith) Kwallek whom he married on August 20, 1960; two brothers Bernard and Charles Kreps; and two sisters Sr. Mary Henry Kreps and Alma Kreps. Rev. Michael D. Balash will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St. William's Catholic Church in Champion on Saturday morning beginning at 10:00AM. Friends may call one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Burial will follow at All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta. As an expression of sympathy, contributions may be made to St. Williams Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts-Clark Chapel of Lane Family Funeral Homes in Warren.