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William "Bill" Babbitt Krieger
William "Bill" Babbitt Krieger, of Flagstaff, Arizona died on April 25, 2023 while visiting friends and family in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 25, 1941.
He was preceded in death by his parents Edward Krieger and Mary (Cramer) Krieger, his brother Edward Krieger Jr, sister-in-law Carol Krieger and his wife Dotti Krieger (d.2013).
He graduated High School in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, received his Bachelors in Education from Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan and his Masters from University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He was a superintendent, teacher and counselor, and beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He was an active member and volunteer in the communities he resided and will be remembered for his humor, hospitality, keen intelligence, creativity and kindness. He loved to travel, visit with friends and family, share stories and conversation and always had a good joke at the ready. He was actively involved as a volunteer with Road Scholar. His special place was Hope Cottage on Washington Island, Wisconsin, where he would spend summers and welcome those close to him.
Bill is survived by his sons Bill Krieger (Sydney), John Krieger (fiancé Kathleen Davis), daughter Karen Krieger and their mother, his first wife Sharon Shaughnessy; grandchildren Brennan Krieger, Julia Krieger, Jackson Krieger and Taylor Krieger; beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews and extended family; his companion Joan Scott of Flagstaff, Arizona and many close friends. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Road Scholar www.roadscholar.org.
A Celebration of Life will be held later in summer 2023. More information and memorial posts can be accessed at www.facebook.com/bill.krieger.507.
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Deborah Kookasemkit
May 6, 2023
Bill was patient, kind and funny. He understood that each "today" is all we have and he lived fully with an appreciation of family, friends, and the world around him. I´ll miss his wonderful nature pictures and (sometimes corny) jokes. To me, he was a model of what retirement should look like.
I´m glad I got to see him one last time when he called on friends to join him for coffee on his return to Wisconsin.
He will be missed!
Michelle Jackson
May 4, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss and sad that another family member has left us. I'm sure my dad and the rest of the family were there to greet left us here to be with our Lord. We haven't had much communication but I've always felt the family connection in every paragraph or letter sent. We shared our history. I will miss that. Our family numbers are declining here in this life. I will miss his funny, happy, love filled updates and all the adventures he had, right up till his last moments. I'm sure that's exactly as he would have wanted it. My sincere condolences to all who will miss him, the loss is great.
S. Joyce Olson-Burpee
May 4, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Don and Pat Allis
May 4, 2023
So sorry for your loss.Bill and I grew up together in Sault Ste. Marie and have been friends since 1948 (75 years). We always enjoyed our time together with Bill. He will be missed.
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