Robert Peter Kriener

December 25, 1946 ~ September 17, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, NOVEMBER 27, 2024 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson with Rev. Nick Radloff celebrating the Mass. Interment will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery in Ionia.
Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the Mass on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 27, 2024 at the church.
Bob was born on December 25,1946, in Decorah, Iowa, He was the eldest of six children born to Ignatius and Pauline (Busta) Kriener.
Bob’s early years were spent in Fort Atkinson, where he attended St. John Nepomucene School until eighth grade. He continued his education at Turkey Valley High School, graduating with the class of 1965. A passionate sports enthusiast, Bob’s love for baseball began in high school and remained a central part of his life, eventually leading him to become an ardent Atlanta Braves fan.
Following high school, Bob attended Upper Iowa College in Fayette, where he earned a degree in Elementary Education. His forty year journey in education began with student teaching in Nashua, Iowa, where he met Sue Mahoney, the love of his life, through his college roommate, Gary Olson. Bob and Sue were married on September 2, 1972, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia. The couple was blessed with two sons, Mike and Chris, who were the center of Bob’s world.
Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sue Kriener of Brooklyn, IA; one son, Mike (Lisha) Kriener of The Woodlands, TX; two grandchildren, Cayden and Kennedy Kriener of The Woodlands, TX; three brothers, Ron (Jan) Kriener of Waverly, Loren (Brenda) Kriener of Fort Atkinson, Jim (Danna) Kriener of Fort Atkinson; two sisters, Joan (Willie) Driscoll of Lancaster, WI, Mary (Ruth Widerski) Kriener of Thornton, CO; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son in infancy, Christopher Kriener; in-laws, Jim and Mary Mahoney.
Prayers and sympathy for the family.
Sue and family. So very sorry for your loss. He was my classmate so I want to wish you my deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. May he rest in peace. Klel Harris
I remember him from when I was student at Nashua High school over 50 years ago.
My deepest condolences to his family.
Sue, so thankful I was able to reconnect with you and Coach the last few trips. Thinking of you all and lifting you and yours up in prayer. Marnell Simmons Moss
Prayers for you , Sue, and your whole family.
Eternal Rest, Dear Bob!!
We miss him already! Such a delight to work with! And Sue you are an amazing wife! I am so sorry for your loss! God’s blessings today and always!
CHERYL FAAS-BOLEN AND FAMILY
Thinking of all if you in our thoughts and prayers. He was my teacher in junior high at BGM
Prayers and sympathy to Bob’s family. RIp Bob
Prayer for your family. So sorry to hear about Bob.🙏🙏
Sue and family . You have our deepest sympathy. Sounds like he had quite a teaching career. Sorry. Gary & Connie Kuehn
Sorry for the late comment. I had Bob for my 6 grade teacher at Nashua Elementary. He was always so kind and never forgot my name.
Tammy Meyer Laehn