- Date Of Birth: February 29, 1920
- Date Of Death: March 11, 2012
- State: Michigan
KREEGER, Barbara J. of Venice, FL formerly of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away March 11, 2012 at her home. She was born February 29, 1920 in Kalamazoo to the late Otto and Lillian Falk Buder. Her father, Otto was the sheriff for Kalamazoo County for many years.
She was united in marriage to her loving husband, John W. Kreeger, on November 10, 1939. Barbara, with her husband John, owned Green Top Tavern and Red-E-Coin Laundromat for many years. She was also employed with Western Michigan University for some time. Barb loved playing cards, bowling, golf and most of all, her family. Daughter Carol, son John and husband John feel she was the best mom and wife ever, never saying an unkind word to or about anyone.
She will be sorely missed. Surviving Barbara are her husband, John William Kreeger, Sr. of Venice, FL; children, Carol Jeanne Jack Butler of Venice, FL and John William Kreeger, Jr. of Three Rivers, MI; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother, Carol Jackie Buder of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. Also preceding Barbara in death was a brother, Otto K. Buder, Jr.
