Vera Kreilick

Vera Kreilick, 99 of Vermilion, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2009. She had been in Kingston of Vermilion. She was born December 23, 1909 in Fremont, where she lived until moving to Elyria in 1964. She has lived in Vermilion since 1996. As a young woman, she worked for many years at F.W. Woolworth Company, Yerges and Montgomery Wards, all in Fremont. She was also a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church in Fremont and was active in teaching Sunday school and with the woman's fellowship group. While living in Elyria, she attended Christ the King Church in Olmsted Falls and was active with their senior traveling group. Most recently, she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermilion, the Gourmet Girls and Golden Agers Senior Group. She enjoyed crocheting and puzzles. Survivors include her daughter, Karylle Wetzler of Vermilion; son, Dennis Kreilick of Elyria; 4 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Weldon Shively of Toledo and Wayne Shively of Fremont; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband Kermeth Kreilick in 1988; parents, Ivan and Laura (nee Shoemaker) Shively; brother, Cecil Shively; and sisters, Joyce Shively and Barreme Masten. Friends may call Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 5-8 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. Services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3747 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion. Reverend Terry Parker will officiate. Burial will be at 3:00 pm at Oakwood Cemetery, 1225 Oakwood Street, Fremont. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 3747 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, Ohio 44089.