Obituaries

Terry Lee Kreider

November 26, 2022

Terry Lee Kreider, of Lancaster, passed away November 26, 2022. A Lancaster native he was born to the late Benjamin and Dawn (Banzhof) Kreider. Terry spent 36 years with the Lancaster Recreation Commission where he was the maintenance supervisor.

Terry enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time at his cabin in the mountains. He was a lifetime member of the Green Hill Sportsmen’s Association. He also taught hunter safety education for 18 years. Terry was kindhearted and always thought of others, often before himself. He will be deeply missed by those who love him.

He is survived by his wife, Jody (Keperling) Kreider; his daughter Nicole Kreider; his siblings Heidi Rankin, Gale Kuhns, Scott Kreider (deceased), Craig Kreider, Barry Kreider, Gerry Ann Mehaffey and Tammy Kreider; and many more loved ones and close friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry’s memory to Healing Journey Foundation, lancastercancercenter.com/donate/, or Green Hill Sportsmen’s Association, P.O. Box 68, Conestoga, PA 17516.

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March 23, 2023

Will miss you dearly Ter Bear! Pleasure working with you for 14 years! You always brought a smile to all of our faces! My thoughts and prayers are with all his friends and family. 

February 22, 2023

Terry was one of those rare individuals that all who met him would be drawn towards.  He was true unsung hero to his entire family and vast amount of friends.  My memory of annual deer camps in Perry County will always be revered.  An his sock full of change he would bring up to deer camp has got to be an antique by now.  I can still hear him yelling across the field at our first Perry County deer camp to sister Patty’s husband – Gene.  “Hey Gene – phone call”.  Gene ran so -hard across that field only to discover we had no phone there and cell pones were not even invented then.  Almost had to be there with us to really appreciate how much belly laughing it privided us.  Forever in our hearts – love you guy always (Mike)

December 16, 2022

Hello, Jody. This is Dane and Erica Runkles, your former neighbors in Highville. 
 
We were so saddened to learn of Terry’s passing. We have such good memories of him (and of you and Nicole). He always had a smile, and I remember his energetic laugh.  I can still see the picture of him in my mind’s eye “playing in the snow” with that orange tractor he got. We send our sincerest sympathies to you and  Nicole, and to all your family. We know he will be missed by many.

December 14, 2022

I work with Terry’s brother, Craig. I never had the opportunity to meet Terry, but I’m sure he was a kind soul, as is his brother Craig. I hope Terry is at peace and free of pain. May the memories of Terry keep him alive in your hearts.
Diana Black

December 08, 2022

Kreider Family: 
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Terry. I knew Terry through work and going to NASCAR races with Barry, Terry and the others! We had a lot of fun. Terry was a very nice man and I’m sure you will all miss him. I hope your memories will help you through the times ahead. Ken Barton 

December 06, 2022

I knew Terry for many many years. I met Terry at the Lancaster Rec Commision. I also am a life member of Greenhill Sportsman Assoc. We had fun times at both. I am sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with the family. He is finally at peace. He will be missed by all who knew him as he was a very kind and caring man. Sincerely Karen Tshudy 

December 05, 2022

I’ve known Terry for most of my life. Since the days of working at Farenwald Enterprises. Played softball with him also. I was also very honored to serve as his best man at him and Jody’s wedding. I was very saddened to hear of Terry’s passing. Dawn and my thoughts are with Jody and her family.  Jim Moore Jr

December 05, 2022

Terry was a very  kind man and i was lucky have met him and to work with him  at Lancaster Rec my condolences to the kreider family.. Vanessa

December 05, 2022

Dear Jody and family:  We were saddened to read of Terry’s passing. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.  Terry was always a joy to be around. Sincerely, Raymie and Paula

December 04, 2022

We knew Terry since he and Jody and Nicole bacame our backyard neighbors many years ago. Terry always had a smile and never a complaint about anything.  We’d talk dogs and lawns and family and more during our pauses in mowing.  He went fishing on the Susquehanna before daylight wit me and my son, Bill.  There was never a better guy to khow as a neighbor and we do so miss him.  I’m sure all of our neighbors will miss him as well.  May God’s Holy Spirit be with Jody and all the family. Dave Stadden

December 04, 2022

To the Kreider family: I am so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing, I have many fond memories of Terry over the years. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carl Everhart

December 04, 2022

Jody I am sending you lots of hugs & prayers.
Terry was a great guy & always a pleasure to be around.  He will be missed
Debbie Barnes

December 04, 2022

So sorry to hear of Terry’s passing! While I was employed by Lancaster Township Terry and I became friends mostly with our interaction at Community Park! That guy was a fantastic worker and true dedication to the Lancaster Recreation Commission! Be assured Terry will be in my thoughts and prayers!🙏
Rob Eckenrode

December 04, 2022

To my little brother,
You fought a long and hard battle with everything you had  and now that battle is over and you are free of the pain that you fought every day. We will miss your smiles, your laughter and the kindness you showed to everyone you met.
I watch the sunrises and sunsets, and know that you are painting them for those of us that miss you. Rest in peace. 
Love Heidi

December 04, 2022

My condolences to the Kreider family on the passing of Terry great man I work for the city of Lancaster 32 years that’s how I met Terry, he always had a smile. Hard working young man, rest in peace Terry  Dodi Rosado

December 04, 2022

To my loving husband and soul mate,
While I know you are finally at peace. I will always miss you.
With all my love,
Jody
 

December 03, 2022

I was lucky enough to have known Terry while he worked at Lancaster Rec, a wonderful kind man my condolences to the family so sorry, Audrey Catok

December 02, 2022

Our hearts are just broken at your loss. We prayed for his recovery, and appreciate the extended days he was given with his family and those he enjoyed the company of beyond family.
You are all in our hearts and pray peace comes to all in time to sit back and revisit memories.
Much Love, Starr and Marv 

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