Jack Richard Kremer

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Jack Richard Kremer, 72, of Pine Grove, on May 2, 2021. Born September 20, 1948 in Pottsville, PA, Jack was the son of the late Jeanette (Yost) and Harry Kremer. He was the loving husband of Catherine Burock Kremer with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage. Jack was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven Area High School and the Pennsylvania State University, where he met his future wife on the first day of classes.

He served in the United States Army in So’gel, Germany, as a Radio Teletype Operator for the 125^th Ordnance Company. He was employed as a U.S. Army Security Command Supply Specialist (USASCSS) at the New Cumberland Army Depot.

Jack was a very talented musician who played several different instruments beautifully by ear, including saxophone, clarinet, recorder, trumpet, acoustic and electric guitar. He often serenaded Catherine with original compositions in addition to Big Band numbers, folk songs,   classical music, and his favorite – jazz. He began each day reading the Bible and enjoyed translating Hebrew from the Old Testament.

Jack was a passionate nature photographer who spent countless hours capturing interesting

Creatures in their habitats or composing stunning landscapes while tirelessly and patiently waiting for the “perfect light”. Many days were spent at Hershey Gardens and Arboretum and Longwood Garden photographing the beauty of nature. Jack’s family created “Jack’s Get-Well Garden” when he became ill almost 3 years ago. Jack was touched by the gesture and said it provided peace and serenity for him. It will now be named “Jack’s Memorial Garden” to honor his deep love of flowers and plants, especially roses, lilies, daffodils, and wildflowers.

Jack had an intense love and compassion for homeless cats and dogs demonstrated by his numerous pet adoptions throughout the years. He often joked that he managed his own animal shelter. This truly unique, interesting, gentle man will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his step-father, Alexander Kusinska.

In addition to his wife Catherine, Jack is survived by his sister Cheryl Veniero, wife of Robert of Freemansburg; brothers-in law Judge Theodore Burock, husband of Diane of Carlisle; Robert Burock, husband of Lynne of Media; Frank Burock, husband of Kristin of Sinking Spring; sister-in-law, Dr. Anita Burock Stotts, wife of John of Schenectady, New York; Aunt Theresa and Uncle Russ Burock of Center Valley; nieces: Julia Anne Veniero and Companion Geoffrey of Lancaster,   Amy Elizabeth Burock of Rotterdam, New York, Alexia Alvarez-Burock of Media, nephews: Michael Burock and companion, Sarah of Easton, Dr. Nicholas Burock of North Canton, Ohio, Zavier Alvarez-Burock of Media, great nephew Pace David Monahan of Rotterdam, New York, Helpful caring neighbors: Brenda and Thomas Maidenford and Patsy and Jay Martin of Pine Grove, treasured friends, cousins and cherished kitties.

Funeral services will be held 9:30 am on Monday, May 10 at Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 N. 2^nd St. St. Clair PA 17970. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, May 9 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Monday  8:00 am until 9:30 am at the Funeral Home, In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you send rose bushes, or perennials that may then be planted in “Jack’s Memorial Garden.”

Burial with military honors will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.  www.brucethartfuneralhome.com