1stLt Raymond Kresge

1st Lieutenant Raymond “Ray” Morris Kresge, age 92 of Erin, TN, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.
A celebration of his life will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Jason Pounds and Bro. Paul Moody officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery with full military honors.
The Kresge family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service Thursday morning at the funeral home.
Ray entered this life on April 3, 1929 in Bethlehem, PA, son to the late Artie H Snyder Sr. and Ada R. Snyder. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Marine where he retired after 33 years of service to his country.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his son, Brian Keith Kresge, and siblings, Artie Snyder and Elanor (John) Greene.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mildred Kresge; children, Rita Kresge (Barry) Wagner, Ray Kresge, Kathleen Tesreau, Diane Speicher, Michael Kresge, Barry (Juanita) Kresge, Kevin Kresge, Christopher Mark Kresge; step-children, Kurt (Jennifer) Stryker, Erik (Freda) Stryker; daughter in law, Shelly Kresge; siblings, Arthur R. Snyder, Vernon R. Snyder and June K. (Claude) Young. Ray also leaves behind eighteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers are Dr. Dan Martin, Scott Davis, Barry Morrison, Kerry Powell, Charlie Ligon, G.E. Clark, and Dr. Mark Turney.
Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, (931)289-4277, NaveFuneralHomes.com.