William J Krieg, Jr.

William J. Krieg, Jr, 71 years old of Wadsworth, IL passed away Friday, November 13,2026, at his home.

He was born June 11, 1955, in Waukegan, IL, the son of the late William J. and Anna Mae (Bloom) Krieg, attended schools in Waukegan and graduated from Waukegan High School. On February 4, 1978, he married Mary Ruport.

Bill was employed by Victory Memorial Hospital and later worked in research and development for Abbott Laboratories, for many years before his retirement. He was an avid bowler, with an impressive five 300 games, and was a member of the Senior Bowling League.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; siblings, Dianna Thompson of New Braunfels, TX, Ronald (Kathy) Krieg of Wadsworth, IL, Kathy (Larry) Hoyle of Antioch, IL, and Sandra (Rick) Raffeldt of Wadsworth, IL; nieces and nephews, Chris Theis, Joseph Krieg, Jamie (Keith) Barrett, and Ryan Hoyle; and great-nephews, Parker and Jaxon Barrett, and Bryce Hoyle.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Krieg.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Proko Funeral Home, 5111 60th St., Kenosha, WI with a funeral service to commence at 12:00 noon. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, 1920 W. Buckley Rd., Libertyville, IL – all to meet at the chapel.