H. David B. Kreidler passed away Nov. 26, 2024. The only child of Homer and Sally (Bell) Kreidler, he was born March 31, 1937, missing April Fool’s Day by hours.
David spent his youth on the North Jersey coast. He graduated from Wanamassa Grammar School, Williston Academy, Duke University, The American College of Life Underwriters and Officer Candidate School, followed by Armored Officer Orientation School.
A training program with MetLife Group Division set the stage for David’s 35-year career in association management where he was privileged to work with many talented and gifted entrepreneurs, executives and professionals. Active in the American Society of Association Executives, he chaired four committees, served on its board of directors and achieved the designation of Certified Association Executive (CAE). He was similarly active in three of ASAE’s affiliates. He retired as president and CEO of Eastern Building Material Dealers Association in 1999.
He and his wife Donna met at the singles table at a wedding (it was love at first sight) and they married 11 months later. They were married for 61 years. David always felt it special that in 1963 their wedding guests were treated to a partial eclipse of the sun.
They own homes in Rumson and Vero Beach, Florida.
David served in several appointed municipal positions and several Boards of Directors. At one time or another he was a member of: Monmouth County Young Republicans, Allenhurst Beach Club, Trinity of Swarthmore, Spring Haven Country Club, Seabright Beach Club, Rumson Country Club, Sea Bright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club, Sea Oaks Beach and Tennis Club, Rose Valley Folk, Fraternal Order of Hoo Hoo, St Georges-by-the-River, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Swarthmore Rotary, St. Andrews Society of Philadelphia, The Varsity D Club and American Contract Bridge League. These entities helped to shape his life and career.
David leaves behind his wife, Donna Clare Vroman; three children, Anne Katherine V. Donohue (Michael), David C. Kreidler (Sarah) and Daven Bell Foulk (Anthony); and seven grandchildren, Lindsey, Kendall, Finn, Megan, Bennett, Lilly and Mia.
Save a life and consider sending a check to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611.
Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida, is handling the arrangements. A guestbook is available at strunkfuneralhome.com.
The article originally appeared in the December 12 – 18, 2024 print edition of The Two River Times.
