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Kenneth C. Kreski St Louis, MO QCWA # 32975 Chapter 19 |
Kreski, Kenneth C., M.D. "Doc", 67, Died June 9, 2022, surrounded by family in Tucson, Arizona. Formerly of Saint Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Kreski was born September 4, 1954 in Paterson, New Jersey. He was a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Kreski practiced internal medicine in Webster Groves, Missouri, for nearly three decades and served as medical director for several nursing homes throughout the Saint Louis area.
Dr. Kreski was a licensed amateur radio operator for 54 years - call sign KW0A with 367 confirmed countries, a firearms enthusiast, enjoyed cooking (and eating), and was an avid reader. He is remembered for his selflessness, humor, and curiosity which included an appreciation of fun and interesting facts.
Survived by children: Dr. Patrick Kreski (Jessica Caccamo), Matthew Kreski, and the late Kevin Kreski. Preceded in death by father, Martin Kreski, mother, Marie Roegiers Kreski, and stepmother Pauline Closson Kreski.
A celebration of life and memorial will take place in Saint Louis on a future date. Donations in Dr. Kreski's memory may be made to the Foundation for Barnes Jewish Hospital transplant programs, which also supports the School of Medicine at Washington University in Saint Louis.
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jun. 13, 2022.