Fred Walter Kreger

Mr. Kreger was born on November 8, 1929, to Adelbert and Agnes (Schwann) Kreger.

He attended Denby High School and Wayne State University in Detroit. He also served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany during the Korean War.

He owned or was a partner in several manufacturing businesses throughout his life focusing on sales and engineering.

However, his true passion was sailing. He was well known across the Great Lakes sailing community for his ability and enthusiasm for the sport. A Bayview Yacht Club member since 1964, Fred sailed his first Bayview Mackinac Race in 1952. He went on to race in more than 100 races to Mackinac achieving Old Goat, Double Goat, and Grand Ram status He was a recipient of the Bayview Yacht Club Mackinac Hall of Fame trophy, and he is also a member of the Detroit Regional Yacht Racing (DRYA) Hall of Fame.

He is survived by his wife Laura Kreger, his brother Robert Kreger, his sons and their spouses, Fred Jr. and Rhondi Kreger, and Kevin and Xochitl Kreger. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephew Bryan Cach, and nieces Susan Kreger, and Lisa Gratch.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Adelbert and Agnes, his brother Del Kreger, and his grandson Shane Kreger.

Funeral services will be private.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kaul-fh.com for the Kreger family.