Thomas L. Krekeler, age 74 of Blanchester, Ohio. Beloved husband of 24 years to Diane K. (nee Pfalz) Krekeler. Loving father of Kevin (Kelly) Krekeler, Theresa (Steven) Haynes, Amy Belk, Timothy (Marty) Krekeler, Kim (Mike) Wagers and Tina (Scott) Schautzman. Caring grandfather of Megan (Zachary) Drake, Joshua (Mandie) Krekeler, Jessica Heath, Jason Haynes, Amber (Kyle) Burgamy, Anthony Belk, Sarah Belk, Ryan Schautzman, Kyle Schautzman, Sean Schautzman, Arin Schautzman, Brandon Wagers, Katana Krekeler and the late Steven Krekeler. Proud great-grandfather of Zachary Drake Jr., Terrance Krekeler, Cayden Krekeler, Courtney Heath, Kayleigh Heath, Marissa Schafer and Jenna Schafer. Dear brother of Patricia (Robert) Frank and the late Jacob Krekeler and Arthur Krekeler. Cherished son of the late Arthur and Dorothy (nee Powers) Krekeler. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Tom served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Army-Navy Union and the United Transportation Union (UTU). Tom was past president of the Army-Navy Union and also served in their honor guard. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Tom Krekeler to Hospice of Cincinnati, c/o Bethesda Foundation Inc., PO Box 633597, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Goshen 6655 Edenton Pleasant Plain Rd Pleasant Plain, Ohio United States 45162