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Edward Krieger Obituary
Mr. Krieger died Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Presbyterian Manor.
He was born February 10, 1934, in Cordell, the second child of Leonard and Agatha Rempel Krieger. He attended Cordell High School and Corn Bible Academy, graduating in 1951. In 1958, he earned a B.A. in Social Studies from Tabor College. He later earned B. S. in Psychology with a minor in English, as well as a M.S. in education from the University of Kansas.
Edgar worked on the family farm until 1955. After college Edgar taught Social Studies and English at Hanover, Valley Falls, and Lawrence High Schools, retiring in 1994. During his teaching career he was involved in many professional associations on the local, state, and national levels.
During and after retirement Edgar traveled all over the world for education and pleasure. He enjoyed reading, listening to religious and classical music, and listening to 2nd and 3rd graders read.
Survivors include sisters, Hildegard Thiessen and husband Wilmer of Hillsboro, KS, Nelda Thiessen and husband Virgil of Henderson, NE; and a brother, Norbert Krieger and wife Sylvia of O'Neill, NE.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Tabor College or Veritas Christian School, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Krieger
Annette Tiegreen
July 4, 2018
I am so grateful for the faithful and committed years that Edgar spent coming weekly to listen to my second graders read at Veritas Christian School. He listened to eighteen years of first and second graders building fluency. He was so patient and kind! While he was still able to travel, he would always return with multiple pictures to share with the students from wherever he had been and always brought candy and new pencils on special days. He left a lasting imprint on the lives of many children as they stumbled through their first years of reading. I am so grateful for his help as are the other teachers he blessed! We rejoice that he is in heaven and is no longer suffering, but is safely in the arms of Jesus! We pray for God to pour out his comfort on his family and friends!
God bless you!
Annette Tiegreen
Veritas Christian School
Second Grade Teacher
Annettte Evans
July 3, 2018
Mr Krieger was a great teacher. I always enrolled in whatever class he was teaching at LHS. He made learning so interesting. My condolences to his family.
Mary Lee
July 3, 2018
Mr Krieger was one of my teachers at Lawrence High School and his was one class I really enjoyed. He was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful person. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Reece Wiley
July 3, 2018
The end of an era:a gentleman without a harsh word for anyone. He and Betty Spalsbury made a good team-teaching pair.
Clenece Hills
July 3, 2018
In 1968-69 Jim was the principal at Valley Falls High School and I taught journalism and English there. Getting to know Ed Krieger was one of the highlights of our time there. He was conscientious, principled, dedicated, and determined that his students would have his best effort every day. Ed was a gentleman and a scholar.
MARCEL
July 3, 2018
Sincere condolences to all in the family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your heart with love and bring you peace. LUKE 12:34
Barbara Brown
July 3, 2018
I was truly saddened when I read of Mr Krieger's passing. Besides being a good teacher, he was also a kind man. My thoughts & prayers are with the family.
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