Karl E. Krieger

Karl E. Krieger (1938-2024)

Karl E. Krieger, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away at the age of 86 in Cheyenne, on August 14, 2024 from complications after his battle with ALS. 

He is survived by Judi Krieger, his wife of 61 years, his son Kevin Krieger, and daughter Jodi Music, along with many family cousins.

Karl was born in Longmont, Colorado in 1938. He graduated from Wheatland High School in 1956 and from Chadron State College, Nebraska in 1960. He served in the Wyoming Air National Guard from 1960-1998, achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. After retiring from the Air National Guard, he worked as a driver for Pointe Frontier for fourteen years. He was active in multiple community and charity activities, including those of the First Presbyterian Church, Shriner’s and Masonic Lodge. 

The family wishes to extend its gratitude to the Cheyenne VA Hospital, Selina Medina, Tiffany Cole, and the many caregivers who provided excellent and compassionate care to Karl in his final year.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to First Presbyterian Church or to Shriner’s Hospital for Children. 

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 24 at Cheyenne National Cemetery, 8611 Hildreth Road, Cheyenne, WY. A lunch reception will follow at 12:00 noon at the First Presbyterian Church, 220 West 22nd Street, Cheyenne, WY.