Arnold Kriegbaum With the Lord
Posted by Terry White on June 27, 2009
Arnold R. Kriegbaum (center), shown here in a 2005 photo with his sons Richard (left) and Ward (right) went to be with the Lord about 1 p.m. today, Saturday, June 27, 2009. He had been living the last few years with his daughter, Karen Bragg, near Indianapolis. His wife, Laura, passed away in June of 2007 at the age of 89.
Kriegbaum, 95, was well-known throughout the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches as a pastor, church planter, dean of students at Grace College and Seminary, and as editor/general manager of the Brethren Missionary Herald Company in Winona Lake, Indiana.
The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Grace Brethren Church, which he founded, celebrated its 60th anniversary last year. Kriegbaum headed the Brethren Missionary Herald Company from September, 1953, to August, 1961, and the building which BMH currently occupies was built during his tenure.
A full obituary and further details will be shared as they become available.
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