VIRGINIA BEACH – Arthur S. Kreger died on September 24 with his wife and daughter by his side.
He was born in Norfolk, Va. on February 27, 1936, to the late Lena Cohen and Jacob Kreger. Arthur was preceded in death by his siblings Sammy, Bernice, Sol, and Shirley Levin.
Arthur was a graduate of Maury High School and attended the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary. He and his brother and sister owned and operated AAA Building and Plumbing Supply in Norfolk.
He was introduced to Emmy Lou in Norfolk in 1963, and they were married on August 11, 1963. A member of Beth El and its Men’s Club for many years, he loved playing poker and going to stock club meetings with his friends. Arthur was a fan of the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Orioles.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Emmy Lou Kreger, and his loving daughter, Jackie Kreger Ris, and her husband, Peter. Other survivors include many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Congregation Beth El or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com.