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Arthur J. Kreinbihl


SALISBURY - Arthur J. Kreinbihl died Jan. 15, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Vita Kreinbihl.

He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.

Mr. Kreinbihl served two terms in the United States Army, and served as an honor guard member to Commanding General Lucius D. Clay.

He retired as the vice president of Chemical Bank in New York City.

He joined the Rotary Club in 1989 and received the prestigious Paul Harris Award.

He loved golfing, and played professional soccer when he was young.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his siblings,Thomas Kreinbihl, Kathy Weising and Eileen Rund. He was predeceased by a sister, Marie Wilhelm.

A funeral Mass was said at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church in Hicksville, N.Y. Interment was at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, N.Y.

A memorial service will follow.

Contributions in his memory may be sent to the American Heart Assoc., 5 Brookside Drive, PO Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492.

Arrangements are under the care of the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home in North Canaan.

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