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John Michael Kreth

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John Michael (Mike) Kreth, also known as Papa by his grandchildren, passed away Friday December 1, 2017 at the age of 61. Mike was born January 18, 1956 in Little Rock, Ark. to Dr. Kay McBride and Jeanne West Kreth and is preceded in death by his father and sister, Julianne Kreth. Mike was an Eagle Scout who graduated Catholic High where he excelled in football and track. After graduating from Louisiana Tech University, Mike had a long career in outside sales. The true loves of his life were his daughter and three grandchildren. They will remember him for always giving the best hugs, bringing donuts, sneaking them peppermints and loving them dearly. Along with his mother, Mike is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Covington (Griggs), his grandchildren, EmMarie, Malachi and Vivian, their grandmother, Sharon Schlegel, as well as his brothers, Dr. Timothy Kreth (Joyce), Paul Kreth (Stacy) and Rick Kreth (Kaye). Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Holy Souls Church on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. with Inurnment in the Our Lady of Holy Souls columbarium. The family is grateful for condolences but requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Catholic High School for Boys. To leave an online condolence please visit www.arkansascremation.com.

Published December 13, 2017

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