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HENRY KREBS Obituary

Henry Krebs Born Nov. 22, 1921 in Lefor, ND, Henry Krebs died peacefully in Tacoma on May 12, 2012 surrounded by his family. The youngest of 16 children, Henry was a WWII veteran. He married Eva Riesinger in 1947 and in 1961 moved his family to Washington to begin his career as a shipbuilder. Henry retired from JM Martinac Shipbuilding in 1983. He was an avid gardener, loved walking in Puyallup, and mostly being with family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eva, his 8 children, Henry (Jane), Sharon (Fred), Bernadette (Gary), Cary (Debbie), Roger (Cindy), Dean (Becky), Michelle (Chris), and Rebecca (Russ), and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Viewing from 3-7pm; Rosary at 7pm May 18, 2012 at Powers Funeral Home www.PowersFuneralHome.com. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am, May 19, 2012 at All Saints Catholic Church, Puyallup. Donations suggested to St. Francis House.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 17, 2012.

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Sue Goff (Krebs)

May 25, 2012

So sorry to all the family for your loss!
Remember all the great times you had, his
spirit remains with you in your heart.

Liz, Tim and Devin Larson

May 21, 2012

Sending our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Denny & Debbie Lumsden

May 18, 2012

We understand how Hard it is to lose a Parent, You Dad is in such a better place now, You are in Our Prayers

Boyd & Bette Malyon

May 18, 2012

Sorry for the loss of your dad. Our prayers are with all of you.

Sandy & JB Britts

May 18, 2012

Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.

Jer and Dave covey

May 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, sorry to here of your loss..

Amanda Jensen

May 17, 2012

So sorry for your loss.

May 17, 2012

Dear Michelle,
I'm saddened for the loss of your Dad. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Kathy (Holdener) Crowley

May 17, 2012

Thank you for your service and for keeping our Country free

toddy & jerry hanson

May 17, 2012

the Krebs family is in our thoughts and prayers , may your memories last forever

Cary & Cheryl Ridl

May 16, 2012

The loss of your dad and the last earthly immediate family member of the Kasper and Susanna Krebs family is such a sad time. But the reuniting party taking place in heaven must be quite the scene. Will keep Uncle Hank in our prayers in the days and weeks to come. Our sympathies to the family.

Cary & Cheryl Ridl

May 16, 2012

The loss of your dad and the last earthly member of the Kasper and Suzanna Krebs family is such a sad time. But the reuniting party taking place in heaven must be quite the scene! Will keep Uncle Hank in our prayers in the days and weeks to come. Our sympathies are with your family at this time.

Petrina & Gerald Haag

May 15, 2012

Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Lean on the Lord for strength and guidance.

Eric & Debbie Krebs

May 15, 2012

So sorry for your loss

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