James I. Kreiger, age 95, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025.
He was born May 13, 1930, in Massillon, the son of the late Roy J. and Myrtle (Kipfer) Kreiger.
James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the USS Braine during Korean Conflict.
He served on the Massillon Police Department as a motorcycle patrolman and retired from Dominion East Ohio Gas.
He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, VFW, Canton Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame, F.O.E., and a charter member of the West Side Athletic Club.
James is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Kathy (Paul) Bendure; son and daughter-in-law, Karl "Jay" (Melissa) Kreiger;  daughter, Karen Weiss; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly (Kenneth) Girts; nine grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by wife, Phyllis Kreiger; sister, Beverly Farrenkopf; brother, Jerry Kreiger; and son-in-law, Craig Weiss.
Private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.  His final place of rest will be Rose Hill Cemetery.
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