Harvey W. Kreider

Retired Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Battalion Chief, Harvey W Kreider, passed away peacefully at his home in Asheville, North Carolina, on February 28, 2023, following a late diagnosis of liver cancer, after briefly being in hospice care. Harvey was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on August 18, 1936, to Grace and Elton Kreider.

Harvey attended Miami Jackson High School, Miami Dade Community College and Barry College, where he earned his BS degree. During his career, Harvey also attended the National Fire Academy in Maryland, where he took several courses in Fire Science and Management to further hone his skills in the Fire Service.

Harvey enjoyed learning and earned a broker’s real estate license and a commercial pilot’s license.  He owned a small airplane and, one of his flights took him to Boston where he met his future wife, Abbie. Later, in retirement, he continued his love of learning by participating in classes through Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, the senior’s program at the University of North Carolina – Asheville.

After 33 years, Harvey retired in April, 1991 from Miami Metro Dade County Fire Department and moved to Asheville, North Carolina, in July, 1991, where he lived with his wife and daughter until his death. Until recently, he and his wife, Abbie, spent many winters at their condo in West Palm Beach. They both enjoyed dancing and the many activities and friendships made over the years in both Asheville and in southeast Florida.

Harvey is survived by his wife of 52 years, Abbie, a daughter, Kimberly, and a nephew, Michael Burket. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Ethel Burket.

A military service honoring Harvey will be held March 16, 2023, at noon at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 962 Old US Hwy 70, Black Mountain, NC 28711.  The service will be live streamed.

The family wishes to thank all their friends for their condolences, gifts and cards. They also want to thank Four Seasons Hospice for their care and consideration.

For those who wish, a donation in his memory to liver cancer research will be appreciated by going to donate.cancer.org (American Cancer Society), or to liverfoundation.org (Cirrhosis of the Liver – American Liver Foundation).

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