Karla Gae Kresge Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Karla Gae Kresge of Saint Petersburg, Florida, born in Montclair, New Jersey, whose life came to an end on August 18, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karla Gae Kresge to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Karla shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Karla farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her husband Joseph Kresge; and her sister Diane. She is survived by: her daughter Karisa McElroy; her son-in-law David McElroy; her grandchildren, Kandace (Derek), Hannah (Hayden), Paige (Aaron) and Ethan (Lizzie); her great grandchild Hazel; her brother Gary Reid (Cindy); and her sibling's children, Jennifer and Gregory.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 26th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Et Memorial Park Funeral Home & Crematory (5750 49th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
