Pieter H Kreyns

Pieter H. Kreyns

Of Bethel Park passed away on March 30, 2025. Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Nancy J. (Seibert) Kreyns of Bethel Park, PA; son of the late Stephan C. and Mabel A. (Hollenbeck) Kreyns and brother of the late Stephen M. Kreyns and of his late sister, Suzanne L (Earl) Glover.   He is survived by his son Pieter (Gail) Kreyns of Mt. Laurel, NJ and daughter Julie (Michael) Hanley of Frenchtown, NJ; and four grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Dr. Kreyns received his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Arizona. He joined the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in 1964 from which he retired in 2005 as Engineering Consultant.  He was honored with the ASTM Russ Ogden Award which was presented to him in Annecy, France in 2001 in recognition of his accomplishments in the field of science and technology of metals and alloys.  Pieter’s favorite pastime was traveling the world with his wife and family, but always returning to his greatest love, which was hiking and rafting the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River.  Friends will be received at the Paul Henney Cremation & Funeral Tributes at 5570 Library Rd, Bethel Park, PA (412-835-1312) on April 6, from 2 PM – 4 PM,.  A private burial will be held at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Red Bank, New Jersey.  If desired, the family suggests that in lieu of flowers that a  donation be made in Pieter’s name to a charity of their choice.

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