George Lawrence Kriewaldt, age 78, of Iola, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
He was born on August 31, 1942 in Iola to the late Lawrence and Evelyn (Adams) Kriewaldt. George was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Iola, where he was a life-long member. He graduated in 1961 from Iola High School and later from Wausau Technical Institute. George also served in the United States Army. On December 7, 1968, he married Darlene Kay Johnson at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church. They had two children, Robert and Rick. Other than his army service and a brief time in Seattle Washington and Alaska, George was a lifelong resident of Iola where he operated an auto repair business for over 40 years. George was an active community member, serving 22 years on the Iola and Rural Fire Department, member of the Iola Village Board, council member at Our Savior’s, Iola Conservation Club, Friends of Scandinavia History and was a member of the Waupaca Lodge of the Free & Accepted Masons. He often helped with projects for the Iola Car Show and Iola Winter Sports Club. For many years George organized and fundraised for the annual 4th of July fireworks display in Iola.
Survivors include, wife Darlene; two sons, Robert Kriewaldt, Iola and Rick (Linnea) Kriewaldt, De Pere WI; grandchildren: Erick, Trenton, Callan and Kyla Kriewaldt and Marcus Laabs. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A private service will be held for George at the Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery, Scandinavia with Pastor Alyssa Weaver officiating. Interment will take place at Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery. Please direct memorials to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Voie Funeral Home of Iola assisted the family with arrangements.