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on 09/28/2026 at 3:57 pm
💕 i will miss this dear friend.
ReplyRobert Kreher
Robert Lee “Frog” Kreher, 76 , of New Athens, IL was born on August 31, 1950 in Belleville, IL and passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Kreher was a retired supervisor at Century Brass in Swansea. He was a faithful member of St. Agatha Catholic Church where he served in numerous role including being part of Agie’s Crew of handymen. He was a 4th Degree Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the New Athens Historical Society and past president of the New Athens Library Board. Frog also enjoyed walking and would regularly get in over 10 miles a day.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Clarence and Virginia, nee Klube, Kreher. One brother – David “Boog” Kreher and one sister – Jean Price.
He is survived by his wife – Patricia, nee Martin, Kreher. His children – Andrew (Amy) Kreher of Troy, IL; Allison Kreher of New Athens, IL. His grandchildren – Sophie, Ryan, Madison and Alexandria. One brother – Dennis “Banger” (Tammy) Kreher of New Baden, IL. One brother-in-law – Larry Price of Freeburg, IL. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Agatha Parish or the New Athens Library.
Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.heilschuessler.com
Visitation: Friends may call at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm (Prayer Service will be held at 5:00pm and Knights of Columbus Chalice ceremony will be held at 7:00pm) and on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 9:00am to 10:00am.
Funeral: Funeral Mass will be held at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00am with Father Andrew Knopik officiating.
Inurnment: Burial will be held at St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in New Athens, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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Pamela Sinn Hargan on 09/28/2026 at 4:12 pm
I am so sorry for the family’s loss. I use spend a lot of time with Boog and met Frog through him. He was always so faithful to St Agatha’s Church. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
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Sheila Barrale on 09/28/2026 at 5:13 pm
Sincere condolences to the family
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Denise Ebers on 09/28/2026 at 5:20 pm
Gary and I are very sorry to hear this. Our deepest sympathy goes to his family.
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Brenda Nuernberger on 09/28/2026 at 7:13 pm
Such a great guy considered my friend forever. Many many great memories of horse shoe tournaments and lots of parties and weddings. He will be missed by all.
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Chiyoko Louise Miller Gussin on 09/28/2026 at 10:25 pm
My condolences to family and close friends.
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Joe Russell on 09/29/2026 at 12:33 am
Uncle Frog was a lovely guy. Every 4th of July he would go out of his way to not only buy cool fireworks for all of us to enjoy, but also create a warm and inviting space. I have such fond memories of being over at his house. He was always nice to us as kids… I hope to be remembered like that.
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Paula and Javie Hoover on 09/29/2026 at 12:43 pm
Our Sincere Condolences to the Family… A lot of memories with Frog… May he Rest In Peace.
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Larry n Mary Jo on 09/29/2026 at 1:42 pm
Frog-Thank you for always being such an incredible friend and human being. You left an amazing legacy of kindness, wonderful memories, service to others and laughter. So much laughter. It has been an honor to know you. Keeping you in loving thoughts and prayers Andy and Allison.
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Edward Daniel Marsh on 09/29/2026 at 3:25 pm
Frog was my friend. I will miss him.
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Mike & Connie Smith on 09/29/2026 at 5:00 pm
Bob was a longtime friend and I enjoyed being around him always! He was a jokester and sometimes serious guy and a down to earth great man. Connie and I will miss him forever!
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Ron & Kim Hampton on 09/29/2026 at 6:50 pm
Sending our condolences to the family. Frog will be missed by many, all around great guy.
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Ron & Kim Hampton on 09/29/2026 at 6:51 pm
Sending our condolences to the family. Frog will be missed by many, all around great guy.
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Steve Fiorina on 09/29/2026 at 6:58 pm
Surprised & sorry to hear this. He was fun & so devoted to his family & friends.
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Randy and Lori (Mavers-) Lemieux on 09/29/2026 at 9:19 pm
Our sincere condolences to all Frogs friends and family. He was a fine gentleman and a dear friend.
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Brad Kirkpatrick on 09/29/2026 at 9:31 pm
To my dear friend Banger, I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to see that “Frog” has passed. I also wanted to commend your Mom & Dad on a great job of raising such kind and friendly kids! Although I was many years younger than your siblings, none of them ever treated me like the “pesky” kid I probably really was. They were always engaging to me, including Jean, who I seldom saw, but when I did, she would stop to take the time to talk. It is evident that those traits were passed down by your Mom & Dad who also never appeared annoyed by having your friends in & out of the house multiple times a day. I too have very fond memories of you and your family. God bless all of you my friend. Sincerely, Brad
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Jeanne Jansen on 09/30/2026 at 7:49 pm
Andrew, Allison and family you have my sympathy in the passing of your Dad. He was such a kind and generous man.
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Jerry phillips on 10/01/2026 at 10:30 am
“Frog” was a great neighbor always enjoyed talking with him. Not going to seem right mowing my grass and not being able to wave at him as he mowed his.
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Mr & Mrs James Light & Cindy Wiegand on 10/02/2026 at 6:28 pm
Our condolences to Banger and the family. So sorry to hear about Frog. May he RIP.
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Mr & Mrs James Light & Cindy Wiegand on 10/02/2026 at 6:31 pm
Our condolences to Banger and the family. So sorry to hear about Frog. May he RIP.
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Our condolences to Banger and the family. So sorry to hear about Frog. May he RIP.
Our condolences to Banger and the family. So sorry to hear about Frog. May he RIP.
“Frog” was a great neighbor always enjoyed talking with him. Not going to seem right mowing my grass and not being able to wave at him as he mowed his.
Andrew, Allison and family you have my sympathy in the passing of your Dad. He was such a kind and generous man.
To my dear friend Banger, I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to see that “Frog” has passed. I also wanted to commend your Mom & Dad on a great job of raising such kind and friendly kids! Although I was many years younger than your siblings, none of them ever treated me like the “pesky” kid I probably really was. They were always engaging to me, including Jean, who I seldom saw, but when I did, she would stop to take the time to talk. It is evident that those traits were passed down by your Mom & Dad who also never appeared annoyed by having your friends in & out of the house multiple times a day. I too have very fond memories of you and your family. God bless all of you my friend. Sincerely, Brad
Our sincere condolences to all Frogs friends and family. He was a fine gentleman and a dear friend.
Surprised & sorry to hear this. He was fun & so devoted to his family & friends.
A good man. He will be missed.
Sending our condolences to the family. Frog will be missed by many, all around great guy.
Sending our condolences to the family. Frog will be missed by many, all around great guy.
Bob was a longtime friend and I enjoyed being around him always! He was a jokester and sometimes serious guy and a down to earth great man. Connie and I will miss him forever!
Frog was my friend. I will miss him.
Frog-Thank you for always being such an incredible friend and human being. You left an amazing legacy of kindness, wonderful memories, service to others and laughter. So much laughter. It has been an honor to know you. Keeping you in loving thoughts and prayers Andy and Allison.
Our Sincere Condolences to the Family… A lot of memories with Frog… May he Rest In Peace.
Uncle Frog was a lovely guy. Every 4th of July he would go out of his way to not only buy cool fireworks for all of us to enjoy, but also create a warm and inviting space. I have such fond memories of being over at his house. He was always nice to us as kids… I hope to be remembered like that.
My condolences to family and close friends.
Such a great guy considered my friend forever. Many many great memories of horse shoe tournaments and lots of parties and weddings. He will be missed by all.
Gary and I are very sorry to hear this. Our deepest sympathy goes to his family.
Sincere condolences to the family
I am so sorry for the family’s loss. I use spend a lot of time with Boog and met Frog through him. He was always so faithful to St Agatha’s Church. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
💕 i will miss this dear friend.