Verlea Kretzer, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
She was born March 29, 1932, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Claude and Beulah (Ent) Widener.
She was a member of the Red Hats Society. She was also a member of New Home Baptist Church. Verlea enjoyed spending her free time bowling, crocheting, doing word search puzzles, and jigsaw puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Marion Kretzer Sr.; daughters, Pam (Steven) Stewart and Mary Vaughn; grandson, Joseph Issac; son-in-law, Gary Coon; and numerous brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her children, Sherry Coon, Kristy (Bob) Smith, Rita (Lindsey) Wardlow, Billie Willenborg, Dallas Kretzer Jr., Barb Kretzer, Connie (Tommie) Whetzell, Michael (Sherri) Kretzer, Curtis (Tammy) Kretzer; grandchildren, Michelle, Stephanie, Corey, Jeremy, Holly, Chad, Rachel, Brad, Melissa, Shannon, Brandee, Eric, Samuel, Jake, Sami Jo, Riley, and Nathan; and numerous great grandchildren.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
