Harby Kreeger, Jr.

Harby Kreeger Jr. lost his courageous battle with cancer at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on January 3, 2020. He was born on May 14, 1943 in New Orleans to Harby and Ruth Kreeger. He spent his childhood on the Mississippi Gulf Coast fishing and boating which fostered his lifelong love of being near water.

He graduated from Gulfport High School and attended Louisiana State University and the University of New Orleans. He went into the family business rising to President of Kreeger’s working there for 20 years. His strong math acumen and sharp business mind made for a natural transition to become a Financial Advisor for 32 years most recently as a Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley. He especially enjoyed working alongside his son for the last 20 years.

He is survived by his faithful wife of 51 years, Dianne, and his three children Kristin (William), Lisa (Richard), and Michael (Kirstie). He was the proud Papa to six grandchildren William Hays IV, John Hall Hays, Hudson Hays, Regan Kendrick, Sophia Kreeger, and Winston Kreeger.

He had several hobbies that brought him great joy including fishing, travel, and sports especially the Tigers, Saints, and Yankees and a passion for Bordeaux wine. He was a member of the Commanderie de Bordeaux for 46 years serving as Maitre for 15 years.

In lieu of flowers, consider donating to a charity of your choice in his name. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and friends who stood by him in this battle, especially Peggy Langenback during his greatest time of need. In his memory, raise a glass of your finest claret.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 3:00PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 1:00PM. Interment will be private.

To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com