KRIZ, Ludwig J. (1922-2007)

KRIZ

Posted By: Von Mings Stachon (email)
Date: 8/19/2010 at 16:17:59

July 2, 2007, Traer Star-Clipper

Ludwig J. Kriz, age 85, of Clutier died on July 8, 2007, in University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City due to a short illness. A Funeral Liturgy was held on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Oratory in rural Clutier with Father Jerry Blake as celebrant. Interment followed at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. A Rosary was recited Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at 4 p.m. at Kruse-Phillips Clutier Chapel with visitation following and a Scripture Service at 7 p.m.

Ludwig J. Kriz was born on May 25, 1922, on the family farm in rural Clutier, Iowa, the son of Joseph F. and Christina (Kadrmas) Kriz.

He served his country in World War II from August 1945 until December 1946. Her served in Germany with the US Army.

He farmed three miles west of Clutier until he retired in 1997. He loved to garden, raise chickens, play pepper and especially enjoyed visiting his nieces and nephews. In later years, he enjoyed his rides around the yard on his golf cart. He lived with his brother Alfred for sixty years.

Ludwig was a member of St. Wesceslaus Catholic Church in Clutier, the K.D. Lodge, Clutier American Legion Post #453 for sixty-two years. the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2828, and was on the church cemetery board for forty years.

Preceding him in death were his parents; an infant brother; a sister, Pauline, at age two; two brothers, Melvin and Joe R. Kriz; a sister-in-law, Betty Kriz; two brothers-in-law; Donald Carlson and James Breja; and a nephew, Joey M. Kriz.

Survivors include two brothers, Alfred J. Kriz of Clutier and Frank (Maracella) Kriz of Clutier; two sisters, Evelyn Carlson of Chelsea and Martha Breja of Vining; one sister-in-law, Donna Kriz of Waterloo; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial fund has been established.

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