William R. Kretser Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William R. Kretser of Herkimer, New York, who passed away on August 30, 2023 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William R. Kretser to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, LeRoy John Kretser Sr. and Laura Kretser (Getman); his sister Barbara Manchester; his sister-in-law Shirlee Kretser; his niece Elaine Kretser; his nephew Scott Kretser; and his grandson-in-law Todd Wheaton.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia Kretser of Herkimer; his brother LeRoy Kretser Jr. of Fort Plain; his stepchildren, Kevin Souza (Heather) of St. Johnsville, Robert Souza (Dawn) of Latham, Cheryl LaQuay (Bruce) of St. Johnsville and Karen Grygiel (Douglas) of North Carolina; his daughter Kelly Kretser-Thomas of Florida; his sister Shirley Berry of Rockwood, NY; his grandchildren, Stephanie Hisert (James Hisert), Courtney Wheaton, Brandon Souza, Logan Souza, Lane Claus, Colton Souza and Hydie Van Avery; and his great grandchildren, Lacey, Landon Hisert, Weston Wheaton, Sienna Van Avery and Gracelyn Greer of Tennessee.
Williams' family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to The Dementia-Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.
