Richard Kriete

RICHARD J. KRIETE, 74, of Steeleville, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 am, Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late William J. and Lorene (nee Buatte) Kriete on December 12, 1948 on Kaskaskia Island, Illinois.

Richard married Linda Brayfield on July 8, 1967 in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

He had worked as a dock foreman for Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation for 20 years.

Richard was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. He enjoyed metal detecting, hunting, fishing, gardening, camping and spending time with his family.

Survivors:

Wife:

Linda Kriete Steeleville, IL

4 Children:

Dori (Bob) Smith Chester, IL

Leslie (David) Kniffen Benton, IL

Rich Kriete (Tara Oster) Waterloo, IL

Ryan (Beth) Kriete Waterloo, IL

1 Brother:

William (Jackie) Kriete Maryland Heights, MO

5 Grandchildren:

Jason (Kelly) Smith, Matthew Smith (Kaitlyn Dillow), Brianna Kriete, Carter Kriete and Drew Kriete

2 Great Grandchildren:

Ada and Rowan Smith

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents and 4 Sisters – Wanda Cissell, Marlene Huck, Willa Doza and Peggy Kriete

Memorial Service:

7:00 pm, Friday, August 4, 2023

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Timothy Sims

Private Inurnment:

St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

St. John Lutheran Church

St. John Lutheran School