Jeffrey G. Kreft
Jeffrey G. Kreft, 57, passed away on Jan. 3, 2021, at 1:16 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Jeffrey was born the son of Glen and Glenda (Hartman) Kreft on March 15, 1963, in Plymouth and remained a lifelong resident of the area. He was a lifelong roofer and a member of the Local 23 union in South Bend. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. During his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and visiting casinos. He thoroughly enjoyed life. He was a member of the Bourbon American Legion Post 424.
Those who will miss Jeffrey are his mother; daughter Amber (Chad Stepp) Kreft, Bourbon; sons Kyle (Celina) Kreft, Argos, Clark (Erica) Kreft, Syracuse, Rodney Kreft, Elkhart, and Ryan Kreft, Syracuse; and 11 grandchildren. Also missing him are his brothers, Jerry (Shari) Kreft, Leesburg, and Jay (Katy) Kreft, Shawnee, Okla.; and his nephew, Shane Douglas (Amy) Kreft.
He was preceded in death by his father, who passed away on March 30, 2017.
There will be a private family funeral to honor Jeffrey. A public celebration of life will be held on Monday, Jan. 11, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Bourbon American Legion, 202 S Main St. Memorials may be made out to the Bourbon American Legion. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is privileged to be entrusted with arrangements.