Charles Ray Kreher

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Charles "Charlie" Ray Kreher, age 60, of Fredricksburg, Texas, formerly of Oakdale, Ill., entered into rest Friday, April 16, 2010 at 4:30 a.m. at his daughter's home in San Angelo, Texas.

Charlie was born on March 15, 1950 in Sparta, Ill., a son to Carroll D. and Evelyn W. (Ibendahl) Kreher.

He was an Army veteran, having served in Vietnam.

Survivors include his daughter, Melissa Renee Kreher of San Angelo, Tex.; a brother, Eugene Kreher of Oakdale; a sister, Carolyn (Gerald) Wright of Du Quoin; nieces, Michelle (Scott) Struck and Kimberly (Timothy) Cheek; great nieces, Hannah Struck, Sarah Struck and Emma Cheek and a great nephew, Levi Cheek.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Charlie's wishes were to be cremated.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 1 at 1 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church in Rice, Ill. Friends called from 11 a.m. until time of service on Saturday at the church. Interment was in Concord Cemetery with military rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested and may be made to the American Cancer Society or Concord Cemetery.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin was in charge of arrangements.