Elizabeth A. (Betty) Kallsen Kriegel passed away on April 22, 2018 at her home in Dallas at the age of 90. She was married to Arlyn A. Kriegel for almost 60 years beginning on January 26, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM. They moved to Las Cruces, NM in 1962 where Arlyn practiced as a Certified Public Accountant. In 2015 Arlyn and Betty moved to Dallas, TX to be near their daughters.
Survivors include two daughters, Joanie Kriegel Pikl and husband Jim of McKinney, TX, Beth Kriegel of Dallas, TX, and three grandchildren: Lisa Pikl Ershova, Ryan Pikl, and Laura Pikl. Also surviving Betty are two sisters, Esther Ehlert of Albuquerque, NM, and Joanne Busler of Omaha, NE as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband Arlyn in July 2017 as well as four sisters and five brothers.
Betty was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved those roles in her life. She was born to the Reverend Ewald J. and Henrietta (Joens) Kallsen in Ocheyden, IA on July 18, 1927. She attended schools in Iowa and Minnesota, was a Registered Medical Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist and worked in hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Albuquerque for many years before moving to Las Cruces. She was a member of various charitable organizations, a Sunday School teacher, Girl Scout leader, member of Chi Omega Mothers Group, life member of Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary Group, and First Presbyterian Church in Las Cruces. Betty was also active in many other activities with her husband and daughters. She loved to plan parties for Arlyn’s office staff, attend NMSU basketball games and social functions with her many friends. She was always her family members’ biggest supporter.
Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Village North Foundation or to your favorite charity.
A graveside service will be held at Dallas – Ft Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, TX, on Monday, April 30 at 11:15 a.m.
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