Obituary of Earl O. Krings
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Earl O. Krings Jr.
Age 80, of Auburndale, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Marshfield. Care for Earl and his family was provided by Heartland Hospice of Stevens Point.
His Memorial Service will be held at 2PM on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church, Auburndale. The Rev. Mark Lundgren will officiate. Military rites will be conducted following the service. A private committal service will be held at a later date. Visitation will be from 12 noon until time of service at the church in Auburndale.
Earl was born May 22, 1935 the son of Earl and Margaret (Schultz) Krings Sr. He and his family resided in Auburndale later graduating from Auburndale High School. Earl was united in marriage to Arla Lindekugel on September 29, 1956 at St. John Lutheran Church in Auburndale. Sadly Arla passed away on May 25, 2005. Earl proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp., stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He was an excellent marksman and was given several awards for his sharp shooting while in the Marines. Upon his honorable discharge he returned home to take over the family farm in the Town of Green Valley, Marathon County. He also served as the town of Green Valley chairman for 15 plus years.
His hobbies included fishing especially in Canada, hunting, reading history books, playing cards and dancing. Earl enjoyed mechanic work and did a lot of custom work for his neighbors. He loved to laugh and enjoyed teasing his grandchildren. Earl was a member of St. John Lutheran church in Auburndale.
He is survived by his two children Sue (James) Nelson of Marshfield and Paul (Karen) Krings of Auburndale; his sister Margaret (David) Lingford of Auburndale. He is further survived by three grandchildren Jena (Beau) Serchen of Lake Mills and Elizabeth and Forrest Krings of Auburndale; his great-grandchild Bryant Serchen; sister-in-laws Donna (Eugune) Lucht and Janice (Allan) Niemi and his special friend Noreen Zellner, along with many other relatives and friends.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Margaret, his wife Arla, nephew Steve Lucht and brother-in-law Dale Lindekugel.
Life Tributes Funeral Home –Spencer is assisting the family. Visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share thoughts and condolences.
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