John-Krier-Obituary

John Krier

Wilsonville, Oregon

12/22/1946 - 12/01/2025

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December 1, 2025
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Wilsonville, Oregon

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John Lewis Krier was born on December 22, 1946, in The Dalles, Oregon, to Roscoe Krier and Eleanor Lewis Krier. Soon after his birth, the family moved to Seattle, where John spent his early years immersed in what was a fairly happy and idyllic childhood.That sense of ease was deeply altered when...

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It is with great sadness that I write about the passing of a dear friend. John and I met roughly 20 years ago at a wood products conference where we were both speakers. We immediately hit it off as we moved from discussing lumber and housing to varied topics including physics, philosophy, policitics and economics. John was a deep thinker with a passion for learning. Over the past decades we've had many wide ranging discussions and I will miss his wit and wisdom. Rest well my friend, Kevin

Dear John, You were more than a business partner to me - you were a true pioneer and a cherished friend. Together we opened new paths across continents, building a legacy in lumber that will live on for generations. I will always remember your straightforward honesty, your passion for wood, and the friendship we shared over the decades. The world of timber has lost one of its giants, and I have lost a dear friend. Thank you for everything you did and everything you were. You will be deeply...

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