Born in Bally, PA. He was a son of the late Rosa (Henry) and Ferdinand Kriebel.
He was employed in his early years as a carpenter, a truck driver, and owned his own upholstery and drapery business. He last worked as a tour bus driver for over 5 years until his retirement.
Willard was a Private in the USAF serving in Korea.
He was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 610 Pine St., Bally, PA 19503.
Willard had a passion for spending time with his family, woodworking, model railroading, and volunteering with the Bally Cub Scouts and Boy Scout Troop 568 and Meals on Wheels.
He is survived by his children, Cynthia wife of John Hower of Jonestown, Sharon Adams of Pinellas Park, FL, Dennis husband of Tina Kriebel of Macungie, Alan husband of Lisa Kriebel of Boyertown, Richard Kriebel companion of Vicki Evans of Lehighton, and Robert husband of Barbara Kriebel of Largo, FL. Grandchildren, Michael husband of Sarah Hower, Jillian wife of Vincent Degani, Kassandra Adams, Corey husband of Lisa Adams, and Alexander Kriebel. Great Grandchildren, Jilyanna, Brady, Owen, Shawn, Joshua, Miles, Callen, and Raina. Siblings, Rosemary Kriebel of Albuquerque, NM, and Vincent husband of Barbara Kriebel of Bechtelsville. A sister-in-law, Marion Kriebel of Bechtelsville. He is predeceased by an infant son Willard C. Kriebel, Jr., a sister Dolores Weinsteiger, a brother Kenneth Kriebel, and his longtime companion Elaine Jones.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Bally on Saturday November 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM.
Family and friends may call at church Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
Inurnment will be in Most Blessed Sacrament Church Cemetery, Bally.
In lieu of Flowers contributions may be made in Willard's name to the March of Dimes 1550 Crystal Dr. Suite 1300 Arlington, VA 22202 or to Salvation Army 409 South Reading Ave. Boyertown, PA 19512 or to the VFW National Headquarters 406 West 34th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LWOttFuneralHome.com for the Kriebel family.
