Harold H. Krietemeyer
FORT JENNINGS - Harold Henry Krietemeyer, 91, of Ft. Jennings, died 4:08 p.m. on October 15, 2014 at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born in Ft. Jennings on March 13, 1923, the oldest son of Theodore and Anna (Schimmoeller) Krietemeyer.  Both preceded him in death.  On October 23, 1946 he was united in marriage to Viola (Jostpille) Krietemeyer who survives at The Meadows of Kalida.
He is also survived by eight children:  Michael (Teresa) Krietemeyer of Akron, Ronald (Kathy Ceronsky) Krietemeyer of  Woodbury, MN, Judith Krietemeyer of Poolesville, MD,  Elaine Krietemeyer of Lima, Carol Hicks of Bowling Green, James (Minette) Krietemeyer of Brooklyn, NY, Catherine Suever of Westlake and  Donna (Tom) La Du of Milford, MI.  He is also survived by two brothers: Arnold of Delphos and Gene (Agnes) of Ft. Jennings; three sisters: Martha Bockey of Delphos, Eileen Martz of Delphos and Alma Good of Ft. Jennings; twelve grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Leo, and a sister, Ruth Bruskotter.
In addition to being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he was a member of St. Joseph's parish, Ft. Jennings.  He was also a US Army Veteran of WWII and a member of the Ft. Jennings American Legion.  He worked as a rural mail carrier and farmer, and several years at L P Vetter Builders Supply in Ft. Jennings.  He was known for his fine woodworking skills.  He also enjoyed many years of golf and was proud of scoring his age at 82.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014 at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township and one hour prior to the mass Saturday at the church.  Mass of Resurrection will be Saturday at 9:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ft. Jennings with Fr. Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ft. Jennings. Memorials can be made to St. Joseph's Cemetery or St Joseph's Parish.
The family would like to thank the staff of The Meadows of Kalida for their personal and professional care.
Condolences can be expressed at: www.lovewfuneralhome.com.

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