August 3, 1937 – June 24, 2020
Phillip Keith Kreegar, 82, Westfield, passed away peacefully from this earth into the loving arms of Jesus on June 24, 2020, with his family by his side. Phil was born at home in Anderson on August 3, 1937 to the late James Kreegar and Uva (Johnson) Kreegar.
Phil was a 1955 graduate of Anderson High School. In 1958, he married his kindergarten sweetheart, Martha Ann Reed. Phil joined the Purdue ROTC program. After graduating from Purdue with a BS degree in Ag Education, he served in the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant, stationed in Ft. Eustis, Va. Phil went on to serve in the Army Reserves for six years, leaving with the rank of Captain.
In 1966, Phil took a position with Indiana Farm Bureau and moved his family from Anderson to Carmel. Phil, along with his family, helped charter Central Christian Church, which is now Thrive Christian Church. He served as Elder and Sunday School Teacher for several decades.
Phil was a fighter and survivor. Having had a liver transplant 24 years ago, with surgery complications, he defied all odds and was able to spend time watching his grandchildren grow into adults, which brought a smile on his face each time they were together.
In addition to his parents, Phil was preceded in death by his sister, Donna (Bruce) Webster, Indianapolis.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Martha Ann (Reed) Kreegar, Westfield; children, Greg (Elaine) Kreegar, Carmel, Pam (Doug) Lawler, Westfield, and Deb (Doug) McConnell, Coatesville; and grandchildren, Zach Kreegar, Jacob Lawler, Nathan (Erin) Lawler, Logan McConnell and Lauryn McConnell.
Family and friends will gather from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Thrive Christian Church, 15091 Towne Road, Westfield, with the Funeral Service beginning at 3 p.m.
A private family burial will take place in Marion National Cemetery with military honors.
Please visit bussellfamilyfunerals.com to read Phil’s complete obituary. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bussell Family Funerals, Westfield-Carmel.