Gary Lee Kreiss, age 77, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, August 30, 2012 at Parkview Care Center, Fairfield, Iowa.
Gary was born to Joe and Edith Ann(Winn)Kreiss on January 25, 1935 in Van Buren County, Iowa. Gary began a life-long profession in the grocery business before graduating from Keosauqua High School in 1952. On March 14, 1954, Gary married the love of his life, Vivian Westercamp in Farmington, IA. To this partnership was born six children.
Gary and Vivian made their home in Fairfield for the past 48 years, moving from Fort Madison, Iowa. For many of those years they owned and operated a grocery store in Stockport, Iowa. Gary revelled in spending time with his immediate and vast extended family, as well as a mulitude of friends, near and far. Hunting and fishing was a passion he shared with his children and grandchildren.
Gary will be greatly missed by his wife, children Paul of Germantown, MD, Brad(Diane)of Ainsworth, IA, Dale(Cheryl)of Tama, IA, Troy(Ann)of Edgington, IL, Lori(Eric)of Lone Tree, IA, and Kent(Kerry)of Burlington, IA, along with grandchildren Zach(Anna), Colby(Katie), Jake, Trel, Trent, Brooke, Jessica, Jon(Terri), Jack, Jayla, Makaela, Tyas, great-grandchildren, Jack, Collin, Karsyn, and Hunter, his sisters, Lana(Charlie)Boughner, Linda(Wayne)Brill, JoAnn Wiley, many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Arlo, and nephew, Richard Kreiss.
A memorial service will be held at 10 am Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Mott officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date in Green Glade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa. According to his wishes, his body has been cremated. Memorials may be made to the family.
Vivian Leona Kreiss, age 84, passed away November 19, 2016 at Great River Hospice House in Burlington, Iowa.
A Memorial Services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Farmington United Methodist Church with Pastor Mary Hart officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Green Glade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa.
Visitation for family and friends will be 3:00 to 7:00 pm, Friday, November 25, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home.
Vivian was born April 21, 1932 in Fremont, Iowa to John H. and Elsie Luella (Triplett) Westercamp. She married the love of her life Gary Lee Kreiss March 14, 1954 in Farmington, Iowa. He died August 30, 2012. To this partnership was born six children.
Vivian has lived in the Fairfield area for 52 years. For many of those years, she and Gary owned and operated a grocery store in Stockport, Iowa. Vivian worked at various local businesses and was a life-long mother and housewife. Some of her hobbies and interest included sewing, cooking, painting, flowers, and most of all spending time with her family.
Vivian will be greatly missed by her children Paul (Jo) Kreiss of Germantown, MD, Brad (Diana) Kreiss of Ainsworth, IA, Dale (Cheryl) Kreiss of Tama, IA, Troy Kreiss of Edgington, IL, Lori (Eric) Freese of Lone Tree, IA, and Kent (Kerry) Kreiss of West Burlington, IA; along with 11 grandchildren, Zach (Anna), Colby (Katie), Jake, Trel, Trent, Brooke, Jessica, Jon (Terri), Jayla, Makaela, Tyas; 8 great-grandchildren, Jack, Collin, Karsyn, Calan, Corbin, Hunter, Korei and Jayton; Siblings, Velma (Lloyd) Caston, Audrey Caston, Joyce (Richard) Keller, Charlie (Ethel) Westercamp, LaVerne (Deah) Westercamp, Marvin (Twila) Westercamp, Rex (Darlea) Westercamp, Max (Gail) Westercamp, David (Connie) Westercamp, Sister In-law Erma Westercamp; nieces and nephews.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elsie; husband, Gary; one brother, Hubert Westercamp; and one brother-in-law, Charlie Caston.