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Dean Krieg
DEAN KRIEG
Palo
Dean Krieg, 67, of Palo, Iowa, passed away suddenly at his home on May 20, 2021. Services will be held at
11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26,
at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Visitation will
take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at the
Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Stateroom. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
He was born on March 16, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Marlene (Gould) and Arthur Krieg. Dean married Merry Hinke on Aug. 22, 1981, in Maquoketa, Iowa.
After graduating from high school, Dean joined the U.S. Navy in September 1972. He served on the USS Bowen until his honorable discharge in September 1975 and moved to Iowa later that year. He became an IBEW Local 405 Electrician and worked for various contractors until 2012. He worked for Whirlpool until his retirement in 2019.
Dean is survived by his wife, Merry Krieg; children, Rebecca Krieg of Cedar Rapids, Daniel (Leah) Krieg of Adel and Justin Krieg of Palo. He is also survived by his two grandsons, Hunter and Ben.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marlene and Arthur Krieg; and brother, Jason Krucas.
He was completely loved by his family and we will miss him and think of him forever.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at cedarmemorial.com.
