Donald M. Krieger
KRIEGER: Donald M. Krieger was born in Pittsburgh in 1939, and died peacefully at home. He grew up in Squirrel Hill and attended Linden School, Taylor Allderdice High School and the University of Pittsburgh. He started dating Miriam in high school, and they married in 1961. He worked as a teacher and later as a guidance counselor. After he retired, Don and Miriam enjoyed traveling, playing Rummikub and spending time with friends and family. Don and Miriam raised their family on Hastings Street, close to his parents, sister, in-laws and extended family. With four children and many dogs and cats over the years, the house was always full of games, food, sports and pets. He enjoyed playing football and Frisbee with his children when he got home from work, and loved watching the Steelers on Sunday. Being surrounded by generations of extended family meant lots of celebrations and holiday get-togethers, including Passover seders. On hot summer days, Don enjoyed cramming the family and friends into the station wagon for trips to Keystone Lake State Park. The annual pilgrimage to Wildwood, New Jersey, was a highlight for the whole family. He loved visiting his children in Baltimore, California and on Maui, and connecting with his grandchildren. He is survived by Miriam, his wife of 60 years and the love of his life, along with his children Barry (Judy), Lee, Jeff (Daniela), and Susie (Ken). His grandchildren — Caledonia, Hadassah and Willa — will remember his “dad jokes” and Pictionary prowess. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, including Mindy, David, Rick, Bella Joy, Harry, Brian, Essie, Harold, Lori, Bobby, Jeannie, Tzipi and Zevick, and by longtime friends and new friends. Graveside service and interment will be held on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at Tree of Life Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., family owned and operated. schugar.com PJC
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