Richard F. Krebs Sr., 79, died April 8, 2012, at his home.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and moved to Florida in 1956, arriving in Vero Beach four years ago from Lake Placid.
He served in the Navy during the Korean War.
Before retirement he was a purchasing manager for 25 years with Florida Heat Pump in Pompano Beach.
He was a member of St. John of the Cross.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Wanita Krebs, of Vero Beach; son, Richard F. Krebs Jr., of Vero Beach; daughters, Jean Wilhelm, of Vancouver, Wash., and Beverly Loumakis, of Plantation; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960-4801.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. April 13 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach.
Military honors will follow.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.