Richard "Dick Kresge

Cheraw, SC

Richard “Dick” Emmett Kresge, 82, died Friday, February 24, 2017. Born in Elizabeth, NJ he was the son of the late Fred M. and Margaret Gasper Kresge. He was a US Navy Veteran and a member of the American Legion, Post #23. He was retired from Cooper-Weller Tools as an Engineer. He enjoyed golf and serving his community. He was a faithful and devoted husband and loved his wife dearly. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Surviving is his wife, Ruth E. Kresge (married 59 years) of Cheraw, SC, a son, Jeff (Susan) Kresge of Hattiesburg, MS, daughters, Linda Kresge of Cheraw, SC, Karen (Robbie) Pope of Pinebluff, NC, Michelle K. (Mac) Estridge of Chapin, SC, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The family will receive friends 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.

In lieu of flowers: The American Red Cross, Northern SC Chapter, 200 Piedmont Boulevard, Rock Hill SC 29732 or Paws and Claws, PO Box 386, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

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