Dr. Andrew Joseph Kreller III
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 3 Jan 1945 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Christening: Death: 27 Jun 2016 - ( at age 71) Burial: 5 Jul 2016 Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: Dr. Andrew Joseph Kreller Jr. {Find A Grave ID: 262918246} Mother: Florence Theresa Skelly {Find A Grave ID: 262918234}
Spouses and Children
Marriage Notes
Per New Orleans States-Item 1/14/1969Children: 1. Scott Kreller
Kreller-Carbon [photo of Mrs. Kreller]
The marriage of Miss Madeline Rose Carbon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Merlin Carbon, and Mr. Andrew Joseph Kreller III, son of Dr. and Mrs. Kreller Jr., was solemnized recently at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Bishop Gerald L. Frey of the diocese of Savannah officiated with the Revs. C. D'Antoni and John McHugh assisting.
The bride wore a white gown of peau de sole and Alencon lace. Her veil was held by a matching lace cap. She carried lillies of the valley and blue tinted stephanotis.
Miss Kathleen Marie Cabibi served as maid of honor. Miss Jane Frances Carbon was her sister's junior bridesmaid. The bridal attendants were Misses Helen Kay and Kathleen Ann Kreller, sisters of the bridegroom; Miss Linda Ann Rotolo, Mmes. William Joseph Breerwood and Alvin Thomas Gibson Jr. They wore gowns of ice-blue brocade with ruffled necklines. They carried blue-tinted baby's breath and white stock. Their headpieces were white fur caps.
Mr. Joseph Skelly Kreller served his brother as best man. The groomsmen were Mr. Patrick Skelly D'Antoni and Messrs. Bryan Joseph Hawkins; Malcolm Alphonse Coco Jr., Robert Joseph Ory, Edward V. Brown Jr. and James J. Young III. The ushers were Messrs. Robert John Carbon, brother of the bride; Paul Desmond Cordes Jr., Stephen J. Coppejans, Leo J. Flynn Jr. and Dr. Robert Sidney Barry.
The bride's parents entertained with a reception at a downtown center.
The newlyweds will reside in New Orleans.
Notes
General:
Per West Bank Herald Algiers, La 1/11/1945
Births
Born to Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Jos. Kreller (nee Florence Skelley) at Touro Infirmary, a son, Andrew Jos. III, on January 3.
Per 1950 US Census 4/8/1950 20 Cromwell, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Andrew J. Kreller, Jr. is the 35 year old white male head of household, working of his own account as a dentist in private practice, working 50 hours last week. He and his family were born in Louisiana. His wife, 35 year old Florence S. Kreller, keeps house. They have 3 children. Andrew J Kreller, III is their 5 year old son. J. Skelly Kreller is their 3 year old son. Helen Kay Kreller is the daughter born in December 1949. Additional info - Florence finished 2 years of college.
Per U.S., Select Military Registers, 1862-1985
NameAndrew Joseph Kreller III
Birth Date3 Jan 1945
Military Date26 Jun 1969
Publication DateJan 1970
TitleU.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Reserve Officers
Per The Times-Picayune New Orleans, La 7/3/2016
KRELLER, III [photo]
Dr Andrew Joseph "A.J " Kreller, lll, age 71 of Mandeville, LA, passed away peacefully June 27, 2016. He was born in New Orleans on January 3, 1945 to the late Dr Andrew Joseph Kreller, Jr and the late Florence Theresa Skelly Kreller. He grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Jesuit High
School in 1963 He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loyola University New Orleans in 1969. He served 2 years in the US. Navy. Dr. Kreller completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Ochsner Hospital and practiced in Covington for 40 years, until his retirement in 2011. Dr Kreller was a member of the medical staff of St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and North Oaks Hospital. Dr Kreller was also the Chief of Staff at St Tammany Parish Hospital and a faculty member of LSU Dental School. He was a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, and the Northlake Dental Study Club. He was an active community member, serving on the board of Christ Episcopal School and as physician for Covington High School football team.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Bailey Kreller. He is survived by his children Gretchen Kreller Hiley (Patrick), Jeff Kreller, Katie Kreller Tardiff (Darrell), Tim Kreller (Christine). Bryan Kreller (Erica), his stepdaughters Cristy Cone Coleman and Katy Cone He was preceded in death by his son Scott Kreller. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joseph, Ella and Jude Hiley; Libby and Drew Tardiff; William Coieman, and Susanna, Maggie, and Mark Kreller.
Funeral Mass on July 5th at 3:00 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 129 N New Hampshire St , Covington, followed by a reception at the church
Donations may be made in his honor by mail St. Francrs Animal Sanctuary, PO Box 0616, Mandeville, LA 70470 or www.sias.org. Please sign the E.J Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www ejfieldingfh corn.
Published in The New Orleans Advocate.com from July 1 to July 8, 2016
Dr. Andrew Joseph "A.J." Kreller III Obituary
"It is with a sad heart we say goodbye to a wonderful soul...."
Dr. Andrew Joseph "A.J." Kreller, III, age 71 of Mandeville, LA, passed away peacefully June 27, 2016. He was born in New Orleans on January 3, 1945 to the late Dr. Andrew Joseph Kreller, Jr. and the late Florence Theresa Skelly Kreller.
He grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Jesuit High School in 1963. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loyola University New Orleans in 1969 where he was a brother in the social fraternity Sigma Alpha Kappa.
He served 2 years in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant and as a dentist on the USS Fulton submarine tender in New London, CT. In 1974 Dr. Kreller completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Ochsner Hospital and practiced in Covington for 40 years, until his retirement in 2011.
Dr. Kreller was a member of the medical staff of St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and North Oaks Hospital. Dr. Kreller was also the Chief of Staff at St. Tammany Parish Hospital and a faculty member of LSU Dental School. He was a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, and the Northlake Dental Study Club. He was an active community member, serving on the board of Christ Episcopal School and as physician for Covington High School football team.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Bailey Kreller. He is survived by his children Gretchen Kreller Hiley (Patrick), Jeff Kreller, Katie Kreller Tardiff (Darrell), Tim Kreller (Christine), Bryan Kreller (Erica), his stepdaughters Cristy Cone Coleman and Katy Cone. He was preceded in death by his son Scott Kreller. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joseph, Ella and Jude Hiley; Libby and Drew Tardiff; William Coleman; and Susanna, Maggie, and Mark Kreller.
Dr. Kreller was a lover of nature, animals and children. He was an avid cycler, sailor, camper, and backpacked through many of the National Parks as a member of the Sierra Club. He loved reading, gardening, history, music, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was a talented artist and writer. After Hurricane Katrina he collected discarded bikes and restored them to donate to those in need. He was a lifelong rescuer of pets without homes and during his last years volunteered at the St. Francis Animal Sanctuary.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on July 5th at 3:00 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 129 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, followed by a reception at the church. Donations may be made in his honor by mail St. Francis Animal Sanctuary. P.O. Box 0616, P.O. Box 0616, Mandeville, LA 70470 or www.sfas.org . Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 (985) 892-9222
Per U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
NameAndrew Joseph Kreller III
GenderMale
Death Age71
Birth Date3 Jan 1945
Birth PlaceNew Orleans
Death Date27 Jun 2016
Burial Date5 Jul
Obituary Date7 Jan 2020
FatherAndrew Joseph Kreller
Mother Florence Theresa Skelly Kreller
Spouse Deborah Bailey Kreller
Children Gretchen Kreller Hiley, Jeff Kreller, Katie Kreller Tardiff, Bryan Kreller, Tim Kreller, Scott Kreller
Per U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
NameAndrew Joseph Kreller III
GenderMale
Death Age71
Birth Date3 Jan 1945
Residence PlaceNew Orleans
Death Date27 Jun 2016
Death PlaceMandeville, Louisiana
Burial Date5 Jul
Spouse Deborah
Gender Female
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