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Friday, February 03, 1995 Page: 7A
Eugene Krebs
Feb. 2, 1995
Eugene J. Krebs, 74, of North Welles Street, Wilkes-Barre, died Thursday at
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-BarreBorn Feb. 2,
1921, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Minnie Youngblood
Krebs.
He was educated at St. Michael’s School, Harding.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European
Theater.
Prior to retiring, he was employed by the U.S. Naval Depot, Mechanicsburg,
for many years.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Church, South Washington Street,
Wilkes-Barre, and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Gwynn Krebs, in 1982; brothers,
James and John Krebs.
Surviving are sons, Eugene Jr., Mark, Brian, Philip and Scott, all of
Wilkes-Barre; stepson, Larry Gwynn, Wilkes-Barre; three grandchildren; sister,
Mrs. Eugene (Mary) Watkins, Wilkes-Barre; a brother, Albert, Harrisburg;
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday at the convenience of the family.
Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at McLaughlin Funeral Service, 142
S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre.
Memorial donations may be made to Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
Center, Voluntary Services, 1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 18711-0026.