Jerry R. Kreighbaum, 91, of Brownsburg, IN, passed away April 5th, 2026. Jerry was born in Dover, Ohio to his parents, Ray A. and Opal E. Kreighbaum on April 2nd, 1935.
Jerry loved his family, Cleveland Browns football, automobile racing and was a lifetime member of the NRA. He proudly served in the United States Army and then worked for Republic Steel (later LTV Steel) for 37 years.
Loving dad of Julie Graham (Bruce), Jay (Gina), and Kara Zigament (John). Cherished grandpa of Brent (Logan), Brian, Kathryn (Drew), Lauren, Rachel, Carolyn, Benjamin (Hallie), Isabella, and great-grandson, Asher R. Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife Carolyn, parents, and sister Nadine Wagner. He is survived by sister, Kay Smith, sisters and brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at a later date under the care of the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover. He will be laid to rest in Dover Burial Park next to Carolyn. To sign an online guestbook for Jerry, visit the obituary link on the funeral home’s website.
Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes & Crematory
803 North Wooster Avenue
Dover, Ohio 44622
330-343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com
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