Kenneth Edward Krietemeyer, age 73, of Forest City, NC, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012.

 Kenneth was born January 2, 1939 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana to the late Edward Krietemeyer and Luella Schweikhart Krietemeyer.  Kenneth worked for Watts Regulator Company for over 26 years and was a member of Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church.  He enjoyed tractors and model trains.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Lynn Krietemeyer; one brother, Donald Krietemeyer and one sister, Betty Krietemeyer.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Helen Krietemeyer; two sons, Donald Krietemeyer and wife, Joy of Forest City and Brian Krietemeyer and wife, Laura of Rutherfordton; one brother, Norman Krietemeyer of Newburgh, Indiana.  He is also survived by six grandchildren and one grandson, Timothy Clayton Hamrick.

Funeral services were conducted at Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Harris and Reverend Dennis Tolley officiating.  

Memorial donations are suggested to Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, 1938 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC  28043.

Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Krietemeyer family.