Claudia Mae Kreis, 69, of Lakeview, OH passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health Systems after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Claudia was born on October 23, 1952, in Marysville, OH, a daughter of the late Clyde and Ruth Hoisington Peake. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Patti Woods, and Ron Peake.
Claudia is survived by three sons, Jim (Andria) Kreis of Marysville, Bill (Sharee) Kreis of Ashley, OH, and Jason (Heather) Kreis of Lakeview, 10 grandchildren, Rylie, Luke, Kayne, Samantha, Drew (Logan), Andy, Alex, Emma, Noah, and Macie, and two great grandchildren, Kyler and Gianna, a brother, Gary Peake of Marysville, a sister, Diana McClain-Taylor of Greenville, OH, a stepsister, Trena Fritsche of Buckeye Lake, OH, a sister-in-law, Nancy Peake of North Lewisburg, OH, and several nieces and nephews.
Claudia was a 1970 graduate of Marysville High School. She retired from Ranco Manufacturing Inc. Claudia attended Middleburg United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo, dancing, and horseback riding. She was an animal lover at heart. Her greatest joy came from being with her family.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, October 20, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St, Lakeview.
Memorial contributions may be given in Claudia’s memory to a humane society of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.