David "Pee Wee" Robert Kreter, 66, died peacefully in his sleep at his Rochester home on May 12, 2016. He had battled leukemia for 3 ½ years along with other chronic conditions.

David was born on October 26, 1949 to Elaine and Robert Kreter. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1968. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed primarily in Montabaur, Germany. He has been an American Legion member for over 20 years.

David married Renee L. Johnson at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on October 17, 1981.They resided their entire married life in their Rochester home that David's father built. Prior to him becoming ill, they had enjoyed traveling, with Florida and Hawaii being their favorite destinations.

He worked at the Mayo Clinic in Records/Materials Management for over 35 years, retiring the end of 2010. He was a very dedicated hardworking employee who always went the extra mile.

David was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester. He firmly believed Jesus Christ was his Lord and Savior and he prayed fervently for people in this world to start treating each other with more compassion and respect.

He was very active in many sports thought his life, but especially enjoyed golf. Prior to his cancer diagnosis, one could always catch him on early weekend mornings on some local course with his golfing buddy Joe Borland.

David is survived by his wife Renee, his mother Elaine, his brother Charlie (all of Rochester), several nieces, nephews, great nieces/nephews, his Godson Aaron Christensen (Stanchfield, MN) and Goddaughter Becky Tedrick (Rochester). He was preceded in death by his father Robert.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, May 17 at 11 a.m. in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Reverend Joel Haak officiating. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 16, at the funeral home as well as one hour before the service.

The family is especially grateful to Reverend Haak for the monthly visits for support and encouragement as well as bringing David Holy Communion. A special thank you is also extended to neighbors Jon and Shelly Glover for all their help over the last years.