Carroll G. Kreis, 90

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Carroll G. Kreis, 90, of Litchfield, died on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield. Funeral services will follow, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. James Ritter officiating. Burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors.

Mr. Kreis was born June 28, 1932, in Springfield, to Karl and Margaret (Reinders) Kreis. He married Margaret Ann Kesphler on Nov. 20, 1955, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 16, 1996. He later married Betty E. Klekamp on March 29, 1997, and she preceded him in death on June 8, 2013.

He graduated from Tri-City High School in Buffalo. He began his working career as a farmer in Buffalo Hart. He then became an accountant and owned Kreis Tax and Accouting Service. He was also a crop adjustor for Country Companies Insurance.

Mr. Kreis was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Litchfield. He was a lifelong member of the Sangamon County Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America, Champaign Rifle Association and VFW 755.

He is survived by his two daughters, Brenda S. (James) Smith of Gravois Mills, MO, and Nancy E. (Jim) Welch of Chandler, AZ; two sons, Ronald M. (Jennifer) Kreis of Mesa, AZ and Mark A. (Toni) Kreis of Shawnee, KS; stepdaughter, Patricia A. Klekamp; 11 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wives, Mr. Kreis was preceded in death by his parents; son, Richard K. Kreis; stepson, Philip G. Klekamp; and brother, Kenneth Kreis.

Memorials may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Online condolences to the family may be left at www.staabobituary.com.