Walter Joseph Krehling, 78, of Fair Haven, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in Rochester, son of the late George Krehling, and the late Mary McWilliams Krehling. Prior to retirement, he was employed at Kodak as a shipping and receiving doc supervisor, then drove school bus for the Red Creek School District.  He was a trustee for the Village of Fair Haven for over 20 years and served as  Deputy Mayor for many of them.  He was also head of Rochester Americans Hockey Off Ice Officials for over 50 years. Walter was best known by so many as Santa Claus, playing the role year round.

He is predeceased by his brother, George "Jack" Krehling.

Survived by his wife, Mary Onofri Carner Krehling, daughter and her husband, Katie (Joshua) Sawicki of Rochester, stepsons, Geoff Carner of Baldwinsville, and Gregg (Kim) Carner of Baldwinsville, grandchildren, Matthew Carner, and, Emily Carner, special nieces, Mary (Ron) Pluta, Kathy (Steve) Fleischer, and Patty Geraci. He leaves behind many more relatives and countless friends.
A Catholic funeral mass will take place at the St. Jude Catholic Church in Fair Haven, 580 Main St., Fair Haven, NY 13156, Wednesday, July 24,  at 4:00 PM followed by a celebration of life at the Fair Haven Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make donations in Walter's name may do so to the Fair Haven Fire Department, PO Box 334 , Fair Haven, NY 13064, or the Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Dr., Rochester, NY 14623. Arrangements are in care of the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek.
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