Richard D. Kreiger Jr.
– March 11, 2024
Richard D. Kreiger Jr., 83, of Sun City Center, FL, died at home on March 11, 2024. He was born in Peoria, IL. to Richard and Adelaide Kryzwycki Kreiger on September 7, 1940.
Mr. Kreiger was a member of the Illinois Air National Guard, retiring in 1995 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was an avid bowler and golfer, with a certified hole-in-one; a lapidarian; and a Disney enthusiast.
Mr. Kreiger was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Kreiger, and his brother.
He is survived by a son, Richard Kreiger III (Rebecca) of Cary, IL; a daughter, Julie Stielow (Mark) of Horsham, PA; four grandchildren, Emily Kreiger, Matthew Kreiger, Michael Kreiger and Kai Stielow. He is also survived by his sister, Geraldine Thurman, along with several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held later in the year. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior or St. Jude’s.
Mr. Kreiger was a member of the Illinois Air National Guard, retiring in 1995 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was an avid bowler and golfer, with a certified hole-in-one; a lapidarian; and a Disney enthusiast.
Mr. Kreiger was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Kreiger, and his brother.
He is survived by a son, Richard Kreiger III (Rebecca) of Cary, IL; a daughter, Julie Stielow (Mark) of Horsham, PA; four grandchildren, Emily Kreiger, Matthew Kreiger, Michael Kreiger and Kai Stielow. He is also survived by his sister, Geraldine Thurman, along with several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held later in the year. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior or St. Jude’s.