Our condolences to the Kreamer family and the Frontier Volunteer Fire Company in Wheatfield, New York. FireFighter
Ronald Kreamer, 34, a 16 year veteran with the Frontier Volunteer Fire Company, died Monday, August 13, 2001. Ronald
collapsed during overhaul operations at a multiple alarm structure fire in a senior citizens complex in Niagara County.
The fire was caused by a lightning strike. Ronald was on the third floor overhauling when he collapsed with respiratory
and then cardiac arrest. Two other firefighters were injured during the blaze with not life-threatening injuries. The
cause of Ronald's collapse is still under investigation.
Our brother Ronald left behind a wife, Annette, and was a second generation firefighter.
Calling hours for Ronald will be held on Thursday and Friday, August 16th and 17th, from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Lane
Funeral Home, 8622 Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, August 18th
at 11:00AM at the Frontier Fire Company, located at 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls. Family members are asking that
donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or:
