Frank Cuvelier Krieger passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023, after a long battle with Dementia and Pulmonary Disease at Orchard View Assisted Living and Memory Care in Payson, Utah.
Frank was born on December 18, 1934, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, to Francis Walter Krieger and Gladys Leona Cuvelier. He had one brother Fredrick George (deceased) and one sister Rachel (deceased).
He ran track in high school and played trombone in the high school band. New Kensington High School Band played at half-time for the Pittsburgh Steelers opening game every year.
During his senior year, Frank hiked 2,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail. He attended Penn State University graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry. Upon graduation he accepted a job for the Bureau of Land Management in Yukia, California. He married Judy Day (later divorced) and they raised 6 children in Yukia where they taught them to be hard workers. They enjoyed gardening, camping, bicycling and family outings. After 26 years he retired and moved to Utah to be close to his children and grandchildren.
Frank married Mary Carol Taylor Walker on February 28, 1992 in Manti, Utah, later solemnized in the Manti Temple. Frank was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many capacities and was active in the Boy Scouts of America for over 70 years, receiving Eagle Scout, Wood Badge, and Silver Beaver. He was honored and presented a Gold Card for being a registered scout for 60 years. He is remembered by all the boys he helped receive their Eagle Scout including his five sons. January 1997 through December 1998, Mary and Frank served a senior mission for their church in Concepcion, Chile.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents and his brother and sister. He is survived by his wife Mary Carol (Mary); five sons, Michael (Sande), Scott, Kurt (Teri), Jared, Christopher (Lockey), one daughter, Jennifer Shurtz (Russ), on step-son, Brian Roy Walker (Jenni); 25 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Condolences can be sent to Mary at marykrieger46@gmail.com or 1173 South Turf Farm Road, Payson, Utah.
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