Philip Krieg

Philip R. Krieg, 93, of Kingsley passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Kingsley United Methodist Church. Rev. Karen Garrison will officiate. Burial will follow at the Kingsley Cemetery with military honors provided by Nash Post #140 of the American Legion. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Johnson – Earnest Funeral Home in Kingsley. The family will be present from 5-8 p.m. with a prayer service scheduled at 7:00 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the funeral service on Saturday.

Philip Richard Krieg was born on December 8, 1919 in Oak Harbor, Washington, the son of Karl and Hilma (Wahlgren) Krieg. He attended Oak Harbor schools where he graduated Salutatorian of his class. He continued his education at the University of Washington majoring in chemical engineering until World War II interrupted his college education. Phil served in the United States Army Air Corps as a navigator and was involved in numerous missions in the Pacific Theater. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel prior to earning his honorable discharge.

On March 2, 1945 Philip and Celesta Maxine Featherston were united in marriage at her parent's home. The couple made their home near Kingsley, Iowa where together they farmed and raised their five children. In later years their winters were spent in Queen Valley, Arizona. Phil was a member of the Kingsley United Methodist Church. Phil and Celesta enjoyed golfing, dancing and socializing with fellow snowbirds.

Phil will be lovingly remembered by his sons; John and his wife Karen of North Pole, Alaska, Ken and his wife Sandy of Kingsley, Iowa, Jim and Kathy of Cedar Falls, Iowa and Dave and Shelly of Kingsley, Iowa; a daughter-in-law Ann of Scottsdale, Arizona; 16 grandchildren, Jenny Solis, Chad Krieg, Kyle Bradish (children of Phil Jr.), Maggie Samson, Todd Krieg, Rachel St. John (children of John), Kevin Krieg, Kim Knaack, Chris Krieg (children of Ken), Becky Sinram, Michael Krieg, Katie Krieg (children of Jim), Alisha Krieg, Korey Krieg, Kelsey Krieg, Kyler Krieg (children of Dave); 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Celesta on March 14, 2012; a son Phil Jr. on December 24, 2007; and five siblings Buster (Ester), Johnny (Frances), Lorna (Marian), Ruby (Hal) and Ron Krieg.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Siouxland.