Kriegel, Sylvester 1918-1995

KRIEGEL, MOYER, KELLER, JONES, LOWE, RUTLEDGE, GRAFF, SIECK

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes
Date: 9/23/2014 at 18:07:43

The Brooklyn (IA) Chronicle
Feb. 8, 1995

SYLVESTER KRIEGEL

The son of George and Mary Moyer Kriegel, Sylvester was born May 17, 1918, in Tama County, and received his education in rural schools near his home.

He was married to Mabel R. Keller June 6, 1940, in Brooklyn. The couple made their home in the Brooklyn area where he was employed with several farmers. He also worked in the carpentry business with Walter Plum and later with Melvin Beck.

Sylvester held a great passion for the outdoors, particularly fishing and trapping, and also enjoyed auto mechanics.

He is survived by his children, Jerry Allen Kriegel of Marion, James Francis Kriegel and Richard Sylvester Kriegel, both of Tama, David Michael Kriegel of Brooklyn, and Linda Rose Jones of Startex, S.C.; three sisters, Margaret Lowe and Evalina Rutledge, both of Tama, and Leota Graff of San Jose, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Sylvester died Feb. 1, at the Mayflower Health Care Center in Grinnell, at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, on July 4, 1991; three brothers, George, William, and Gerald Kriegel; a sister, Josephene Sieck; and a daughter in infancy.

Services were held Feb. 4, at McAninch-Fremming Funeral Home, Victor.

The Rev. Ronald E. Arends of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tama performed the services. Music was provided by organist Kathy Lynch, with Sue Kluber singing "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art," "Pass Me Not, O'Gentle Savior."

Pallbearers were Robert Black, Cleon Kriegel, Marvin Low, Roger Ochs, Terry Ochs and Richard Rutledge.

Interment followed services at Brooklyn Cemetery.

The family received friends at the Brooklyn Grace United Methodist Church following the committal service at the cemetery.