Jim was one of the most gentle, kind, and bright minds I've ever known. He will always be missed.

Being an immigrant whose parents lived a world away, and marrying into the Krebs family, Dad Jim served as my American dad. I remember the first time Matt introduced me to his parents, Mom peppered me with a million-and-one questions (which Matt dubbed as the Spanish Inquisition) while Dad mostly listened and observed. Dad’s kind and gentle demeanor coupled with his zingers, however, always kept me on my toes. 

Through the years as I’ve gotten to know them more, I saw how much Dad and Mom loved, trusted, respected, and accepted each other. Dad was the strong and silent type who adored and supported Mom’s goals and ideas while Mom was the vocal and independent one but still sought Dad’s approval in all things. They loved travelling both here in the US and abroad, having gone as far as China and India in their golden years and soaking in the different cultures. They are voracious readers and always kept themselves updated with current events. They also loved to explore new restaurants and parks with Mom being an avid gardener and Dad enjoying bird watching. Most importantly, they were devout Catholics whose faith kept them stronger together. There is no “perfect” marriage, they say, but in many ways, I looked up to them and viewed their marriage as being perfect. 

Dad, we will miss you so much. Thank you for welcoming me into your family and for everything you have taught and shared with Matt and me.

I met my dad back in 1975. The details are a bit hazy as I was just born. But what I do remember and up until his passing my dad was a genuinely an all-around nice guy.  My dad would take many days off work to accompany my brother and I to all kinds of Boy Scout trips often in cold and wet weather.  However, he was not one to share a tent with as he was famous or rather infamous for his snoring.   I remember the great road trips we would go on to North Carolina, Florida, and Canada to name a few.  One time I remember dad taking us with him on a work trip to France.  He didn't have to but it was a trip I will never forget. (It's not often one has a monkey jump on your head at a pet shop in Paris).  My dad was kind to others, volunteering his time to the Knights of Columbus and as a free tax preparer for the elderly.  Unfortunately, my dad thought puns were punny I mean funny. He sadly gave that "gift" to me and my brother. I think it is actually a Krebs curse. At the end of the day Jim Krebs was a wonderful father to me and my brother, a loving husband of 51 years to my mom, and a kind and genuine person to everyone who knew him.  Dad, I will always miss you and so will the countless others you came across in your life.   Love your son, Matt

Link to funeral mass on Sept. 27 that will be livestreamed: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-mass---james-j-krebs-axauhnu4ax3khz87vxk5

As a newly arrived neighbors on Nordok, it was wonderful and friendly to have Jim & Kathy stop by to welcome us.  Such a warm lovely greeting.    

Jim taught me domino's after dinner one evening - we had a wonderful time.    

Jim, you will be missed.   Neighbors, Kathryn & Mark Ridgway

I express my heartfelt condolences to Jim's family; he will be missed by many.   Jim was a very positive mentor when I was an NRC postdoctoral research associate at the Naval Research Lab.  He was a very friendly and down-to-earth person who provided invaluable scientific guidance to many.  I used to admire the long friendship that he had with Gary Prinz, and the way that they complemented each other at NRL.  I still remember the lunches that the postdocs would often have with Jim at the NRL cafeteria, and his jovial "let's push" suggestion when it was time to return to the lab after lunch.  I admired his loving relationship with his wife, and that he was a cultured man with frequent Kennedy Center and opera performance attendance.   He also had his spiritual side which I respected.  Unfortunately, it's been years since I had the chance to meet Jim, but I know that he was a quality person who will be happily accepted by his Lord.
Carlos Gutierrez/Senior Manager, Sandia National Labs

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James John Krebs

February 28, 1932 – September 16, 2023

Demaine Funeral Home

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