Richard H. Krier

After a lengthy battle of pneumonia, Richard Krier 58 ,of Marshalltown died Friday, January 14 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Richard received wonderful care from Iowa Home Care for many years while he lived in his own home.A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family. For condolences please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Mitchell Family Funeral home is caring for Richard and his family. Phone 641-844-1234.Richard Henry Krier was born March 5, 1952 in Sioux Falls, SD to Raphael (Bud) and Janie Barnhill Krier. He graduated from Beaman-Conrad High School in 1970. He was married to Teri Burnham from 1971-1978. They had two children together. He later married Lynn Ballard. They were married for two years. After high school, Richard became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). He continued working at the hospital for several years and eventually changing his career; he became a roofer. October 4, 1996 while working on a roof, Richard had an accident leaving him a paraplegic. Richard continued being a fun-loving guy after his accident. He loved the Hawkeyes and the Chicago Bears. He didnt let the accident interfere with his quality of life. He continued to make people happy by grilling his famous chicken or making his Papa spaghetti. Even without walking, he left his footprints on this Earth. We are all better for knowing him. It is not good-bye; it is see you later.Richard was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Patricia and Pamela.He is survived by his daughter, Kasey (Nick) Cannon, Hartsville, SC, his son, Andrew (Linda) Krier, Urbandale, IA. three grandchildren: Gage, Madeline and Benjamin Cannon, Hartsville, SC., siblings: Peggy (Roger) Lowe, Carlisle, IA, Phyllis Troutner, Marshalltown, IA, Dudley (Pam) Krier, Marshalltown, Carla Brimson (Roger Dirks), Marshalltown, IA, Kevin (Kris Colwell) Krier, Marshalltown, IA, Keith (Angie) Krier, Green Mountain, IA, Kyle Krier, Prairie City, IA, Ken (Andrea) Krier, Altoona, IA, He was also uncle to 68 nieces and nephews.