Gerhard (Gary) Kriger

The family of Gary Kriger age 96 beloved husband of Violet Kriger of Yorkton passed away on January 11, 2022.

Gerhard (Gary) Kriger passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at the age of 96. He was born in Poland to Adolf and Lydia (Fitz) Kriger on August 23, 1925. 
Gary and his parents immigrated to Canada in May, 1927, settling north of Springside, 1 1/2 miles west of Devil’s Lake (now known as Good Spirit Lake).
In 1943, after years of selling cream and saving the cream cheques, Adolf bought land north of Yorkton (Mehan) when Gary farmed with his dad until his passing in November, 1964.
Gary and his mom attended a wedding in New Sarepta, Alberta in April, 1947 and during  this family visit he met the love of his life, Violet Litke. They were married January 9, 1948. This union blessed them with 5 children, 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren. Before his passing he knew that baby Noah (February 18, 2022), 28th great grandchild and his first great great grandchild (August, 2022) were expected making him feel very blessed.
During the years of 1965-1977, Gary jockeyed tractors and combines from the midwest US states enjoying every minute of this journey! In 1977 he purchased a John Deere dealership, Preeceville Implements, where he spent many a long hour, selling it in 1992.
After moving to Yorkton, he continued to farm with two of his sons, eventually retiring in 2014.
Gary and Vi moved to the Bentley, Yorkton in 2017 where he enjoyed playing pool with friends and residents, cards with family, visiting with staff and residents. Sept, 2021 they moved to the Gladstone Seniors Residence where they resided till his passing.
Gary was preceded by his daughter Margaret Kriger, grandson Keith Kriger, parents Adolf and Lydia Kriger, brother Arthur Kriger (in infancy), in-laws  Gottlieb and Wanda Litke.
He leaves to mourn and cherish his memories his wife of 74 years 1 day, Violet; daughter Shirley (Richard) Florek, Velva Kershaw, Hannah(Jeremy) Johnson), Kristopher Kershaw, (Andrew, Matthew,  Kristopher), Michael (Kristi) Kershaw, (Karson); Margaret’s sons, Darren (Maria) Folkerson (Quinn, Victor, Pearl), Robert (Ashlee) Folkersen (William, Ava), Dale (Jaedyn, Maggie(Jesse)); Allen (Donna) Kriger, Shawna (Darcy) Kriger Kemp, Shayna(Travis), Brett(Danika), Brittney, Kevin (Jill) Kriger (Journey, Deacon); Dennis (Noreen) Kriger, Lucas(Nora) Kriger (Morgan, Courtney, Chealsey), Tim (Samantha), (Tristen); Stephanie Kriger Bazley, (Levi, Landon, Elise), Lindsay (Michael) Johnson (Dennis, Colton, Raelean); Walden (Donna) Kriger, Rebecca (Shawn) Prier (Noah), Sarah (Bowen).
A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, July 4, 2022 First Baptist Church, 35 Smith St. Yorkton.

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