Ernie Ray Kriescher

Ernie Ray Kriescher, 68, of Suamico, passed away unexpectedly December 16, 2025.

Ernie was born in Oconto Falls, WI on January 23, 1957, to Antone and Cecilia (VanDervan) Kriescher. Before finishing High School, Ernie joined the United States Navy. Ernie was raised on his parent’s farm in Lena, WI which is where he acquired his strong work ethic. He was a dedicated, hard-working man who took pride in a job well done. He drove truck most of his life and was an owner-operator for part of that career. When a period of his life required him home more, he worked for Quality Sandblasting in Green Bay, WI. He last drove truck for Exclusive Use Express in Green Bay before retirement.

Ernie enjoyed car and truck shows, camping, fishing, hunting, traveling, and helping others, but his favorite thing was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He knew it took a village to raise a family and was proud to be a part of that village. He and his brother Jake worked on many cars together and even invented a few things.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Netty (Jeanette Stalter); his children: Tara (Shari) Courtney – mother Mary Courtney, Michael Kriescher and Monica Blandon – mother Carol Kriescher, and bonus daughters through marriage, Tracy Snodgrass (Eric Snodgrass), and Kelly Kriescher (David Vorpahl); Brother Jake (Debbie) Kriescher; Sisters: Becky (Tom) Burdick, Joyce (Jim) Farrar, and Alice (Tom) Andersen; Sister-in-laws: Lorna Stalter, Joan Cook, and Melody (Dale Wood) Sampson; Brother-in-law Peter Kennerly (Sheryl); His grandchildren: Jeanette (Jesus) Morales, Kyle (Chloe) Schmidt, Eryka Snodgrass (Nico Castro), Olivia Kriescher, Michael Kriescher, Sierra Prahl, Yaret “Ya-Ya” Ramirez, Brady Vorpahl, Trinady Vorpahl, Kody Vorpahl (Maddy Olive), C.C. and bonus grandchildren Cheyenne (Brian Hesselink) Scharenbroch, Darion Rugg, and the greatest grand dog ever, Casper; Great grandchildren; Macy and Davina Morales, Karolina Ramirez, Paisley and Waylon Schmidt, Sandra Hesselink. Nieces: Sandy (Rich) McDonald, Sarah (Irfan) Elani, Michelle (Kevin) Leuck, Tamera Farrar-Pritzl, Kathy Andersen, Sherry (Mitch) Stalter, Shannon (Marco) DiBiasi, Bobbie Jo (Sean) Crikelair, Theresa Stalter, Laura Cook, Danielle (Chip) Strand, Aly (Makua) Emelio, Amanda (Jake) Sadowski, Amy (Darrin) Patrick, and Alisha (Edward) Stemwedel; Nephews: David (Mari) Kriescher, Thomas (Rachel) Andersen Jr., Pete Duchany, John (Angie) Stalter, Peter (Andreya) Stalter, Andrew Kennerly, Derrick Bisping, Scott (Jill) Gogos, Paul (Heather) Cook, David (Corrina) Cook, Mark (Barbara) Graupman, and very good friends Shirley Vorpahl, Mike Bringe, Travis Junion, Eddy and Cheryl Scott, and Jeff Dunks (like a son). He also leaves behind many cousins and great nieces and nephews.

Loved ones who left before him; His parents; Brother Anton Kriescher; Grandson Brandon Ramirez; Nephew Kevin Kriescher; Nieces: Tina Johnson (Farrar) and Tammy Jo Burda (Stalter); Father-in-Law John Stalter; Mother-in-Law Alberta (Van Enkenvort) Stalter; Brother-in-Laws: John (Lorraine) Stalter, Peter (Bonnie) Stalter, Carl Stalter, and William “Wild Bill” Cook; Sister-in-Laws: Robin Farnsworth and Wren Kennerly; Aunt-in-Law he loved dearly, Theresa LeMieux (Stalter); dear friend Victoria Price, and very recently, his best friend Leslie “Butch” Vorpahl.

We would like to thank Suamico Emergency Services for their help; Luke Soley, Quin Christensen, Lori Jankowski, Chaplain Andy, and the St. Vincent 6th floor ICU staff for their kindness and compassion. We would also like to thank Midwest Carriers in Kaukauna, WI for getting his daughter, Tara, turned around and headed home in time to say goodbye to her dad before they removed him from life support, Midwest Great Dane in DePere, WI, Gulfstream Aerospace in Appleton, WI, Grancare Nursing Center in Green Bay, WI, and Robinson, Inc. in De Pere, for their kindness and understanding during this difficult time.

A celebration of Ernie’s life will be held on Monday, December 29th, at Fort Howard Memorial Park, 1350 N. Military Ave, Green Bay, WI with a wake from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and a funeral service with Military Honors at 6:00 pm officiated by Pastor Gary Olson.