Dennis W. Krieg

Dennis Wayne Krieg passed into eternity on February 20, 2025, after a fall at his home. He was born August 17, 1943, in Thrall, TX, to his parents Julius Louis and Anna Dora (Walter) Krieg, both deceased. The family then moved in 1944 to Corpus Christi. His oldest brother, Melvin and his niece Susan Hillebrand both predeceased him. His brother-in-law Edward Kolodziej and Dennis died the same day. Dennis joined the U.S. Naval Reserves at age 17, then in 1961 after serving 6 months active duty. signed into the regulars where he served 20 years as an Engineman on diesel submarines, serving in Viet Nam, and becoming the youngest Master Chief in the Pacific Fleet. Dennis met his future wife, Myong while serving a 2 year stent as a Navy recruiter in San Antonio. She predeceased him in death in 2021, after being married 51 years. Surviving him are two step-granddaughters, Sarah Park and Julie (Martin) Lin and son, Roy, his only great-grandchild. He is also survived by two older brothers and their wives, Harvey (Charlotte), Raymond (Lyla), and two younger sisters, Annamarie Kolodziej, and Carol Turner. Besides his siblings, he is survived by nieces, nephews, their wives and husbands, great nieces and nephews, and 11 great-great nieces and nephews, and many cousins. Dennis also leaves behind his friends and neighbors Sandra and Oscar Cruz, and friends at his church, Fishers of Men Lutheran Church in Sugar Land. Dennis' war stories in WW2 subs were absolutely fascinating and he really had a knack for storytelling and teaching. He was accompanied by his wife, Myong, to stations in Charleston SC, Sardinia, Italy, and Hawaii and adding more material to his story telling. Dennis used his ability to diagnose troubles in his job as a hospital service manager after serving in the Navy. He enjoyed his motorcycles and automobiles and day trading with his stocks on the web and teaching, both in the Navy and also in Sunday School. He attended a Lutheran elementary school for eight years; therefore, had an excellent Biblical background. He taught a class in English as a second language the night before his death and is now also surely enjoying time with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven.

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Dennis W. Krieg

August 17, 1943 - February 20, 2025