William R. Kreinhop, 83 of Hope passed away Wednesday
November 23, 2016 at his home.
Before retirement, he had been employed as a teacher for
35 years working in Shelby and Bartholomew County school
systems.
He served in the U.S. Marines from1952 to 1955 as a first
Marine Airwing in Korea.
William enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading and nature being
involved with planting trees. He was a life member of the NRA.
He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Born December 18, 1932 in Napoleon, Indiana, William was
the son of William H.  and Hazel Shaw Kreinhop.  He married
Donna Ward August 22, 1959 and she survives.
Other survivors include, daughters, Kristina (Brent) Burns
of Indianapolis and Alixia (James) Worman of Greenwood;
grandchildren, Anabel and Nolan Burns of Indianapolis and
William and Andrew Worman of Greenwood; a brother,
James (Mariko) Kreinhop of Shelbyville; a niece, Karen (Dave)
Lutz of Las Angelos and a nephew, Bill (Cheryl) Kreinhop of Shelbyville.
Honoring William's wishes, cremation is planned and a memorial
service will be at a later date.  Funeral arrangements were made through
Norman Funeral Home in Hope.
Memorial contributions may be donated to Our Hospice of South
Central Indiana,  or the Arbor Day Foundation through the funeral home.
William was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Victor
Kreinhop.