Robert J. (Bobby) Krieger Jr., age 28, was born September 27, 1984 and died in an automobile accident on January 17, 2013. He is the son of Krieger Bob and Karen E. Dropsho Krieger of Waterford.
Bobby grew up in Waterford and graduated from Fort LeBoeuf High School in 2003. Pursuing his love of auto racing, he attended the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, OH and earned an associate degree in high performance motor sports. He was currently employed as an auto technician at Johnson and Flick Auto Service in Erie, and previously had been employed by various NASCAR high performance driving experiences in Charlotte, NC where he lived about two years. Bobby especially enjoyed sprint cars and dirt track racing, deer hunting, AC/DC music, and was a Florida Gators fan.
In addition to his parents, Bobby is survived by two sisters– Wendy Morrison, and Heidi Etzel and her husband Billie, all of Waterford; his half sister– Melissa Krieger-Blumquist and her husband Rob and family of Millcreek; his special friend– Aria Johnston of Waterford; grandparents– John and Violet Krieger of Waterford, and Phyllis Dropsho of Erie; nieces and nephews– Zachary, Taylor, Caden, Maggie Mae, and Kody; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Dropsho.
Visiting hours will be at Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Monday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. with the funeral service following at 8:00 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. William Cox of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the family. A wake/dinner will be held in Bobby’s memory on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the American Legion Post 285 in Waterford.
bob,karen,wendy & heidi,
I want to tell you i am so sorry for your loss. Bobby was such a great kid (young man), he always made us laugh, he had such a big heart. He will be missed greatly. I have a picture of him and judd playing guitar at his grandmas, its hung on the wall since she sent it to me, its always been special to me. My thoughts are with you all, I know bobby is right there with you to.
with love & sympathy
wendy & heidi
i am so sorry for your loss. i know the feeling to lose a sibling. i still miss terri every day. bobby was such a kind heart. god had a plan for him we may not agree with how soon he took him from you but know that he will be waiting for you on the otherside. i am sorry i cant make it to the viewings but i am not well, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family.
much love to you all,
lynn
Karen, Bob, Wendy & Heidi,
I want you to know I’m so sorry for your loss. I have an idea of how you must be feeling; I know that there’s nothing worse than the sound of a parent crying over the sudden loss of their child.
I also know that it takes an unbelievably long time to ‘get over’ it (if ever…) but you will be able to go on one day.
Thank heaven you had him for as long as you did, and know when you see/feel things that remind you of him, he’s probably right beside you.
With sincere sympathy, Barb
Do not Stand at My Grave and Weep
By Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
Love you lil bro.