Edwin was a veteran of WWII, serving proudly in the 249th combat Army Engineer Battalion in the European Theater. Following the war, he relocated from Jeromesville, Ohio to Mansfield, where he had since resided.
Edwin is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Janet M. Krichbaum; son, Timothy P. Krichbaum (and dear friend, Janet Bussert) of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Ryan M. (Lisa) Krichbaum of Delaware, Ohio, Jason L. (Tawnya) Metzger of Circleville, Ohio and Christopher S. Metzger and partner, Josefa and her daughter, Cyenna of Milford, Michigan; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Courtney and Emily Krichbaum and Josie Metzger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 12 brothers and sisters and their spouses; and daughters, Desiree H. Metzger and Jennifer M. Summers.
Edwin was a life member of the 249th Engineer Battalion Association and a life member of VFW Post 9943 in Mansfield. He enjoyed antiquing and traveling about the countryside with his wife, Janet, and shared a mutual passion for art glass and pottery. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Adario Cemetery.
Edwin was a veteran of WWII, serving proudly in the 249th combat Army Engineer Battalion in the European Theater. Following the war, he relocated from Jeromesville, Ohio to Mansfield, where he had since resided.
Edwin is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Janet M. Krichbaum; son, Timothy P. Krichbaum (and dear friend, Janet Bussert) of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Ryan M. (Lisa) Krichbaum of Delaware, Ohio, Jason L. (Tawnya) Metzger of Circleville, Ohio and Christopher S. Metzger and partner, Josefa and her daughter, Cyenna of Milford, Michigan; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Courtney and Emily Krichbaum and Josie Metzger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 12 brothers and sisters and their spouses; and daughters, Desiree H. Metzger and Jennifer M. Summers.
Edwin was a life member of the 249th Engineer Battalion Association and a life member of VFW Post 9943 in Mansfield. He enjoyed antiquing and traveling about the countryside with his wife, Janet, and shared a mutual passion for art glass and pottery. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Adario Cemetery.
Family Members
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Florence Edna Krichbaum Shearer
1907–2000
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Irene Mae Krichbaum Clelan
1908–2001
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William Arthur Krichbaum
1911–1973
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Alfred Lester Krichbaum
1912–1991
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Hazel R. Krichbaum Schrack
1914–2015
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Lloyd E Krichbaum
1915–1918
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Velma Krichbaum
1918–1977
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Mabel Kathleen Krichbaum Hardesty
1919–2017
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Russell Orville Krichbaum
1920–2004
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Ralph Howard "Curly" Krichbaum
1922–2012
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Janette Doris Krichbaum Rebman
1926–2018
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