Arnold Kriegbaum Obituary
Posted by Terry White on June 29, 2009
Rev. Arnold R. Kriegbaum, son of George N. Kriegbaum and Ethel (Shank) Kriegbaum, went to be with his Lord on June 27, 2009 at the age of 95. He was at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, in Fishers, IN.
Academic degrees include a Bachelors from Ashland College and a Masters of Divinity from Grace Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, IN. Rev. Kriegbaum served as minister in Filmore, CA, Waterloo, IA, and minister and charter member of the Grace Brethren Churches of Cedar Rapids, IA and Ocala, FL.
From 1953-1961 he served as the editor of the Brethren Missionary Herald magazine and as Dean of Students at Grace College, Winona Lake, IN from 1962-1979.
He was married for 67 years to Laura E. Miller who preceded him in death in 2007. He is survived by two sons, Dr. Richard A. Kriegbaum and wife Peggi, Fresno, CA; Dr. Ward A. Kriegbaum and wife Kristin, Wheaton, IL and daughter, Karen Bragg, and husband Dr. Charles F. Bragg, Fishers, IN; five grandchildren, 11 great-grand children and one brother.
A private family service will be held. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Fishers, IN. Memorials may be made to the Brethren Missionary Herald Company, PO Box 544 Winona Lake, IN 46590 or to Grace College and Seminary, 200 Seminary Dr. Winona Lake, IN 46590.
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Pastor Kriegbaum was a man of great knowledge and ability. He will be missed here, but is having a blast in Heaven. We miss this generation as they go from the tent to the building, but thanks be to God for His perfect timing!