Richard F. Krebs, Sr.

Richard F. Krebs Sr., 79, of Vero Beach, FL died on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Krebs was born October 6, 1932 in Cincinnati, OH and moved to Florida in 1956, arriving in Vero Beach 4 years ago coming from Lake Placid, FL.

He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.

He was a member of St. John of the Cross.

Prior to retirement he worked as a Purchasing Manager for 25 years with Florida Heat Pump in Pompano Beach, FL.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years Wanita Krebs of Vero Beach, FL; Son Richard F. Krebs, Jr, of Vero Beach, Fl; daughters Jean Wilhelm of Vancouver, WA and Beverly Loumakis of Plantation, FL. Also five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10am on Friday, April 13, 2012 at St. John of the Cross in Vero Beach, FL. Military honors will follow.

Memorial Donations may be made to V. N. A. Hospice Foundation 1110 35th Lane Vero Beach, Florida 32960-4801

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home 1950 20th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960, an online Guest Book is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com