Gerald Otto Kreim

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Visitation:
Friday, July 25, 2025
10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
St. Bernard Catholic Church
422 W Mansfield Street
New Washington, OH 44854

Service:
Friday, July 25, 2025
11:00 a.m.
St. Bernard Catholic Church
422 W Mansfield Street
New Washington, OH 44854

Gerald Otto Kreim, age 88, longtime resident of New Washington, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Bickford of Worthington in Worthington, Ohio. One of ten children to the late Edward and Louise (Durnwald) Kreim, he was born in New Washington on December 14, 1936.

Known to most as Jerry, he was a Chatfield High School graduate who went on to enlist in the United States Army for two years. Following his time served and an honorable discharge, Jerry returned to the New Washington area and went on to work for and retire from RR Donnelley in Willard after 45 years. Jerry enjoyed fishing, trap shooting and hunting. Family vacations, especially trips to Lake Erie, brought many memories for him and his family. He also enjoyed following his grandsons in all of their sporting events.

Jerry is survived by his three daughters, Heather (Jon) Crissinger, Sheila (Patrick) Teynor and Erin (Ryan) Nusbaum; and seven grandsons, Noah, Adam and Levi Crissinger, Jackson and Dillon Teynor and Zachary and Jacob Nusbaum.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann (Kaple) Kreim who passed away on January 8, 2025; and nine siblings, Richard Kreim, Virgil Kreim, John Kreim, Joe Kreim, Arlene Bechthel, Arvilla Karl, Catherine Kempf, Esther Kreim and Dolores Tackett.

Family and friends may visit at St. Bernard Catholic Church in New Washington on Friday, July 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Jerry’s Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Father Eric Mueller officiating. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery in New Washington. A luncheon for family and friends will be held at the St. Bernard gymnasium following the burial. Online condolences can be left for his family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.

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Karen Knauff Pairan - Oct 11, 2025
I just learned of Gerald's death. My sister visited recently and brought a photo of a picture from the 1954 Chatfield yearbook. I hope Gerald had a copy of that yearbook. The photo is of Gerald, a senior, and me, a first grader. We are pointing to a stack of textbooks and workbooks. That is the only time I saw or met Gerald. I would be glad to send a copy if you don't have one. I am sorry for your loss.
Ron Flock - Jul 30, 2025
Marilyn & I had years of fun with Maryann & Jerry. They will be missed.
Gary and Cindy Richards and Rodney High - Jul 26, 2025
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and not long ago your mom. They were such good neighbors. Praying God’s comfort and peace for your family.
Nancy Tackett - Jul 22, 2025
Condolences to the Erin, Sheila, and Heather and family. The Kreims siblings and spilouces are all together again. Keeping all in my prayers. Rest easy. Uncle Jerry. You were a wonderful godfather. I'll always remember your kind smile and the taxidermy in your basement.
PAUL ZIMMERMAN - Jul 22, 2025
To Heather, Sheilah, Erin and families my sincere sympathy to you in the passing of Jerry. He was a great guy and remember visiting with him and your mom and always we would talk sports and that smile. I remember seeing him, Vic Wurm playing basketball at Chatfield School which he was pretty good. I think he was a 1954 graduate at Chatfield. Rest in piece Jerry.
Annette Caldwell - Jul 22, 2025
Fly high with my #1 Aunt, Uncle Jake. You are remembered by many and such a genuine and caring person.
Jean & Ed Russell - Jul 21, 2025
Sorry to hear of Uncle Jerry's passing. May he find peace now.
Linda w - Jul 21, 2025
We worked with Jerry at RRD..such a great guy and very pleasant to work with. May he rest in peace… you have our deepest sympathy.