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- Posted: Monday, October 6, 2014 11:08 am
Arthur W. "Sonny" Krehan, age 89, died September 30, 2014, at his home in Addison, Maine. He was born February 28, 1925 in North Tonawanda. He was the son of August and Ida M. (nee Refke) Krehan.
He served in WWII as an electrician's mate and received the American Theater Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal and Victory Medal. He received a teaching degree from Buffalo State and became a shop teach. He later went to work for New York State setting up training programs in companies throughout Western New York. He loved to travel and interact with people. After retiring from his job with the State, he became active with the Riverside Lions Club, Meals on Wheels, LaSalle Sportsman's Club and the Renaissance Club.
He is survived by a son, Raymond; step-daughters, Karen Unruh and Linda Berndt; grandsons, Philip Krehan, Steven Latimer, Jeff Unruh and granddaughter, Lindy Bohlen; six great-grandchildren, Kelsey Krehan, Shawn Krehan, Kellen, Latimer, Macie Latimer, A.J. Bohen and Oliver Unruh. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris Marie (Bernhardt) and brothers, Herman and Gary; and great-grandchild, Mackenzie Latimer.
Private funeral services will be held at Fretthold Funeral Home. Interment will be at St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.
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1925 - 2014 (89 years)