"Dear Creamer Family, My sincere and heartfelt condolences for your loss. Sean was a great guy who was always caring and willing to help others out. I never got the pleasure of being able to interact with him much after our days at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, but I remember the kind of person he was back then and whom he grew to be. He was always a fun loving guy who saw the good in everyone and always had a smile on his face. I wish I could of gotten the chance to reconnect with him, but know that his passing is weighing on everyone's mind from old and new friends and know he grew into an outstanding young man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and with Sean as well."
In loving memory of
Sean Rekart Creamer
April 15, 1985 - February 21, 2016
Sean Rekart Creamer, 30, of Indianapolis, Indiana died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, February 21.
Sean was born on April 15, 1985 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Patti (Rekart) and Jim Creamer. Sean was a 2003 graduate of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis where he played baseball and was involved in numerous clubs and activities. In 2007, Sean graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a degree in Operations Management and Statistics from Richard T. Famer School of Business.
Sean started his career at Ferguson Waterworks in Columbus, Ohio before electing to return to Indianapolis where he spent several years in the real estate industry. Sean led an active lifestyle and truly valued the time he spent with friends and family. With his ready smile, no one was ever a stranger to Sean for long. An avid outdoorsman, Sean enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, and water sports. He spent months backpacking through Europe while studying abroad, as well as hiking Patagonia with friends. Add a passion for cooking and you begin to understand why friends and family loved to have him around.
As an animal lover, Sean rescued a Siberian Husky in 2009 from Northern Lights Sled Dog Rescue and named him Kato; Kato was always by Sean's side, a true man's best friend. Sean recently began volunteering his time at the rescue. Sean loved to be around kids and volunteered at the Nationwide Children's Hospital while in Columbus; his love for nature led him to become a member of the National Geographic Society.
Sean's maternal grandparents, Clyde & Mary Rekart, his paternal grandfather, James J. Creamer and his aunt Mary Ann Creamer preceded him in death.
He is survived by his parents, Patti & Jim Creamer; his sister Lauren, his brother Jimmy (Hannah Curran); his paternal grandmother, Shirley O'Brien Creamer and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and countless dear friends.
UNCLES:
John (Molly) Creamer, Tom (Vickie) Rekart, Marc (Stella) Rekart
AUNTS:
Catherine (Charlie) Haddad, Christine (Jeff) Marsella and Colleen (Marc) Ward, Maryann (Jon) Jefferis, Kathy Linton
COUSINS:
Jack, Claire & Kelleen Haddad; Kelly, John, Ryan & Jack Marsella; Jimmy, Mary Kate, Christian & Gracie Ward; Caroline & Annemarie Creamer; Sam Linton, Jamee Kelly, Kelly Koski & Joe Linton; Kim Frey, Jeff Rekart, Jill Rekart & Katie Lundberg; Shannon Kieffer, Jay Jefferis, Jaron Jefferis; Camy & Christopher Rekart
Tributes
"Jim and Patti, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"A SINCERE KIND HEART and BEAUTIFUL BRIGHT SMILE are only 2 of our most favorite Sean Creamer "Admirable Attributes." These attributes and many more Will be deeply honored and engrained in our hearts By Eric and I, as well as by the ENTIRE Cathedral family!!! PEACE and LOVE - UP ABOVE, lil' Handsome! ;) .... You Keep a good watch over us all..... Sincerely, AL('94)and Eric('89) Altherr and our kiddos William and Audie (Sean fans as well) ;) "
"Pat, Jim and Family We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Uncle Norbert and Aunt Mary"
"We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Sean was a good person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Jim & Patti I am heart broken for you. I send you my deepest condolences. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God gives you the strength you need at the difficult time."
"Sean was such a joy to be around. He helped me a lot around my house a couple of summers when he was in college. He had a great smile and I loved teasing him. My deepest sympathy and many prayers for each and everyone of his family. He will be missed. "
"Beth and I reach out our hands as friends and pray that God speeds you peace as you work through the loss and grief. "
"Our hearts broke when we heard the news. Sending you all our love and prayers. The Stienekers"
"Sending our deepest condolences to you at this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers and my heart aches for your loss. Love from Mark, Louise, James & Andrew Lynch xxxx"
"Dear Jim, Patti, Lauren & Jimmy, Our hearts are broken at your loss. Sean was an intelligent, handsome and well mannered man that you must have been so proud of. Unfortunately his life was cut too short. We pray you get the strength to get through this terrible time. All our love and prayers - The Curran Family xxx"
"I came to know Sean in Columbus following our years at Miami. I will never forget his contagious smile or his genuine affection for the people in his life. My heart goes out to his family and all of our friends whom with we share so many great memories."
"Dear Creamer family, I am deeply saddened by your loss. I can still see Sean in my Algebra 2 class, first seat, second row. His smile, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality will never be forgotten. He certainly made the most of his short time on earth and touched many in a positive way. I am hoping that memories of happy times and faith will get you through this most difficult time. Sean and your family are in my prayers. Sincerely, Donna Freiburger"
"I am heartbroken . Patti, I remember when we worked together at Butler how you would just beam with joy and pride when you would talk about Sean as well as Lauren and Jimmy. Treasure your memories. God bless and many hugs sent your way!"
"Dear Creamer Family, On behalf of the Cathedral Class of 2003, I'd like to share my deepest sympathies on Sean's passing. Sean's infections smile, love of Cathedral and his complete and total domination of the IRISH 500 relay team (along with Erik Autajay) will be something his high school classmates will never forget. Please know that his CHS classmates will be making a donation on his behalf to the Northern Lights Sled Dog Rescue. All my love, Julie "Malone" Hum - CHS Class President "
"Sean and family, It doesn't seem possible of your passing Sean. You have been a real part of our lives, and beautiful memories of my family growing up. So many beautiful and fun times we had with you. We love you and will miss you. Rest in Jesus's arms!"
"Patty, Jim, Jimmy and Lauren. We are so sorry to hear about Sean. You are in our thoughts and prayers. "
"I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your comfort at this time."
"I had the privilege of sharing a group table with Sean in Mrs. Murphy's first grade class. One of my (few) memories from that age is getting in trouble alongside him for talking during class, almost daily. Sean was a great, easy friend...always quick to say hello or share a smile in the halls of OLMC and Cathedral. He is loved and missed by many. May God hold you close during this difficult time. "May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.""
"Sean was my roommate in the summer of 2005 for 4 weeks during a study abroad trip to Europe. We had never met until we found out we were going to be roommates. He was such a thoughtful, friendly and fun guy. I'll never forget the times we had during that trip, and getting to know Sean. My thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends during this terrible time. Stay as strong as you can."
"Dear Creamer Family, I so very sorry to hear of Sean's passing. Jimmy spoke so much of him, I felt like I knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Chris Ginther"
"Dear Creamer family, I am so sorry to hear about Sean's passing. He was a wonderful friend and one of my first friends at Cathedral when I transferred. We were in the same small group for Sophomore retreat. He had a great sense of humor and always had a big smile on his face that I will never forget. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you feel the love of family and friends in this difficult time. "
"From Sean's former Ferguson Waterworks family we offer our sincerest condolences. "