Vernon Krebs

Vernon Krebs, 91, passed away May 2, 2025 in Bismarck, ND surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Bismarck Funeral Home. Family will be receiving guests one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery at 2:00 PM.

Vernon was born January 3, 1934 to John and Anna (Stumper) Krebs in Regent, ND. He graduated from Regent High School in 1952.

Vernon served in the US Army in Korea as a radio operator, he became an electrician upon returning from the Army.

His true passion in life was fishing and gardening.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Claudia (Honeyman); daughters, Carol (Patrick) Geiger of Bismarck, Verna (Dominic)Goetz of Sterling, and son, Kevin (Leslie) of Wells ME. He has 12 grandchildren, Audrey (Ryan) Mayer, Rebecca (Sean) Heath, Matthew (Joan) Geiger, Dustin (Victoria) Goetz, Tyler (Megan) Goetz, Eric (Allison) Goetz, along with 12 great grandchildren. His is also survived by sisters, Maxine Greenfield and Shirley Hartze.

He was preceded in death by parents, John and Anna Krebs; sisters, Anna (Chris) Kirschman, Madonna (Ron) Schatz, Dorene (Wally) Bolte and brothers-in-law, James Hartze, Roland Greenfield; daughter, Teri Lynn and granddaughter, Krista Goetz.