In Memory Of
Margarete Kriete
1926
2017
Margarete Kriete
April 21, 1926 — May 9, 2017
SELKIRK-Margarete "Oma" Kriete, 91, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2017.
Oma was born on April 21, 1926 in Cologne, Germany.
In 1951, Oma left Germany and came to the US where she earned her GED and began working. It wasn't long before she was swept off her feet by her husband Gerhard, while they were dancing at the German American Club. Together they raised their four children in Selkirk. They were married for 40 years until his passing in 1992. Oma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She always wanted to make sure her family was "happy and healthy". Oma loved music, singing, square dancing, gardening, golf, reading and was a talented harmonica player. Oma will be remembered as a strong German woman, quick witted with a fondness for beer (warm not cold) and pizza.
She was a hard-worker who continued her career at the RCS school district, where she cherished working with children for 39 years until she retired at the age of 79. She received the Prime Time Award honoring NY's most Outstanding Senior Workers. She also continued her love of sewing through part-time work as a seamstress.
She is survived by her children, Melinda (Kim) Burns, Gerald (Sandy) Kriete, Donald (Margaret) Kriete, Ronald (Rebecca) Kriete; grandchildren, Derek (Susie Ritchey) Burns, Killian Burns, Schuyler (Ceen Burlingame) Burns, Austin Kriete, Whitney Kriete and their mother Shelly, Adam (Heather) Kriete, Rachel Kriete; great-grandchildren, Gavin Travis, Selina Kriete, Isvari Kriete and many friends and family.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 4-7pm at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 181 TROY SCHENECTADY RD. WATERVLIET, NY 12189. A funeral service to celebrate Oma's life will begin at 10am on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at New Comer Funerals & Cremations in Watervliet. Interment will follow at Bethlehem Rural Cemetery, Selkirk.
Oma's family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Millview Assisted Living and Rosewood Nursing Center for their care and compassion.
Memorial contributions may be made:
Wildwood Foundation Inc.
2995C Curry Rd Extension
Schenectady, NY 12303
or
United Service Organization (USO)
USO Department WS
PO Box 96860
Washington, DC 20090-6860.
To leave a special message for the family online please click the link above to 'share memories'.
Oma was born on April 21, 1926 in Cologne, Germany.
In 1951, Oma left Germany and came to the US where she earned her GED and began working. It wasn't long before she was swept off her feet by her husband Gerhard, while they were dancing at the German American Club. Together they raised their four children in Selkirk. They were married for 40 years until his passing in 1992. Oma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She always wanted to make sure her family was "happy and healthy". Oma loved music, singing, square dancing, gardening, golf, reading and was a talented harmonica player. Oma will be remembered as a strong German woman, quick witted with a fondness for beer (warm not cold) and pizza.
She was a hard-worker who continued her career at the RCS school district, where she cherished working with children for 39 years until she retired at the age of 79. She received the Prime Time Award honoring NY's most Outstanding Senior Workers. She also continued her love of sewing through part-time work as a seamstress.
She is survived by her children, Melinda (Kim) Burns, Gerald (Sandy) Kriete, Donald (Margaret) Kriete, Ronald (Rebecca) Kriete; grandchildren, Derek (Susie Ritchey) Burns, Killian Burns, Schuyler (Ceen Burlingame) Burns, Austin Kriete, Whitney Kriete and their mother Shelly, Adam (Heather) Kriete, Rachel Kriete; great-grandchildren, Gavin Travis, Selina Kriete, Isvari Kriete and many friends and family.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 4-7pm at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 181 TROY SCHENECTADY RD. WATERVLIET, NY 12189. A funeral service to celebrate Oma's life will begin at 10am on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at New Comer Funerals & Cremations in Watervliet. Interment will follow at Bethlehem Rural Cemetery, Selkirk.
Oma's family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Millview Assisted Living and Rosewood Nursing Center for their care and compassion.
Memorial contributions may be made:
Wildwood Foundation Inc.
2995C Curry Rd Extension
Schenectady, NY 12303
or
United Service Organization (USO)
USO Department WS
PO Box 96860
Washington, DC 20090-6860.
To leave a special message for the family online please click the link above to 'share memories'.
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Service Schedule
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Calling Hours
Friday, May 12, 2017
4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Service
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
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