Marian Louise Krieger

Marian L. Krieger, 95, formerly of Stevensville, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Royalton Manor. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020, at 11AM at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Roth officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, January 6, 2020, from 10AM until time of service at the church. Burial will follow at Spring Run cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Caring Circle (Hospice at Home – St. Joseph). Those wishing to leave a condolence online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Marian was born on May 28, 1924, to William & Louise (Ludwig) Knuth in Royalton Township where she grew up on her family’s farm. She graduated from St. Joseph High School. On September 24, 1946, Marian married the love of her life Leo Krieger at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Joseph. Marian worked as a church secretary at Trinity Lutheran Church for many years before retirement. Marian was a dog and cat lover. She enjoyed cooking and baking, shopping with her sister Dorothy and spoiling her granddaughter Claire. Marian is survived by her son Steven (Anne) Krieger of St. Joseph; granddaughter Claire (Dr. Kyle Alexander) Krieger of South Bend, IN; sister & best friend Dorothy Winters of Groveland, FL; niece Joanne (Rev. Dr. Robert) Weikart of Groveland, FL and nephew Mark (Catherine) Bobinski of Grosse Point, MI. Marian was preceded in death by her husband Leo Krieger in 1976 and parents, William & Louise Knuth.