LeRoy Francis Krittenbrink

LeRoy Krittenbrink

On Sunday, September 29, 2019, LeRoy Krittenbrink, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather passed away at the age of 84. LeRoy was born on January 29, 1935, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to George and Mary Krittenbrink. LeRoy attended St. Gregory's in Shawnee, Ok. He then joined the military and was honorably discharged in 1957. Following his time in the military, LeRoy was married to Bernice Krittenbrink on October 22, 1959, and they raised four children, three daughters, Karen, Connie, Vicki, and one son Doug.

LeRoy worked for Pioneer Telephone for thirty-six years and retired in January of 1997. He also spent many years farming and enjoyed spending time out at the farm. Following his retirement, he spent time traveling with Bernice and enjoying his family. He was a kind and loving man that cherished his family and friends. His infectious laughter and bright spirit will be dearly missed.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, George Peter and Mary (Mueggenborg-Osterholt) Krittenbrink, as well as his son Doug Lee Krittenbrink. He is survived by his wife Bernice (Kuntz) Krittenbrink, his daughters Karen (Randy) Swyden , Connie (Tory) Gubler , and Vicki (Randy) Mowdy and his grandchildren Taylor Gubler, Eric (Chelsea) Mowdy , Ashley (Joseph) Hollowell, Trevor Mowdy, Whitney Swyden, Paige Gubler, and MacKenzie Swyden and great- grandchildren Hunter, Ethan, and Baby Mowdy on the way.

The wake service will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 7 p.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kingfisher. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church.