Milton Gene Kreger, 73 of Leland NC passed away at home on May 3, 2003. Milt, as he was called by most, grew up in Liberty, PA. He helped on the family farm and during his high school years was on the wrestling team, member of the band and chorus. After graduation he enlisted in the Army. Milt served his country in the Vietnam War as a Huey rescue helicopter pilot (DUSTOFF) and was the co-pilot in the Final Flight of Curious Yellow in 1971. He excelled his military career to Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4) as a pilot and instructor for Cobra helicopters until he retired in 2003. He completed his bachelor’s degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and continued his education in Business at the University of Tennessee. He worked for Lockheed Martin and retired from Y-12 in 2012. He spent time on the space shuttle programs and trained staff in nuclear safety.
Milt was a loving husband to Mary Jo Kreger for 49 years where they met in San Antonio, TX. They enjoyed gardening, yearly family vacations, watching their grandkids grow up, fine cuisine and their love for their many pets over the years.
Beyond these things Milt was present for every swim meet, soccer game, band event, gymnastics competition, ice skating shows, softball games, dance recitals and all the bumps and bruises that came along with them for his daughters. He also attended his grandchildren’s football, volleyball, track meets, art shows and helped mold them into the wonderful people they are today.
Predeceased by his mother and father, Berneda Kreger and Kenneth Kreger and brother Alvin Kreger. He is survived by his wife Mary Jo Kreger, his daughter Holly Carter (Jeff Stiffler), daughter Jenny (Mike) Santaloci, step-son Donald Burns, granddaughter’s Taylor (Rolando) Gomez, Caylen Folmar, grandson’s Ethan (Ashley) Carter, Landon Carter and four great-grandchildren Alina, Ryan, Jesse, Gabriel, his brother Terry (Myra) Kreger, sister Sonja (Robert) Hughes, sister-in-law Joann Kreger and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX to be announced later date.