Service Information
William “Bill” J. Kreitlow, age 87, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 1, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials preferred.
Obituary
William “Bill” John Kreitlow was born on June 2, 1937, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of George and Irene (Cowing) Kreitlow. Bill was baptized at home by Reverend Emil Kreitlow and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth by Reverend Luvern K. Clark at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1955.
On September 14, 1958, Bill was united in marriage to LuAnne Prieve at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, by Reverend Martin F. Kirsch. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Steven and David. LuAnne passed away on March 9, 1973. They shared 14 years of marriage. On February 1, 1975, Bill was united in marriage to Janice Falk Dobberstein by Reverend Donald Buelow at Lutheran Church of the Redemption in Bloomington, Minnesota. They shared 44 years of marriage until Janice passed away on September 15, 2019.
Bill worked for Culligan water conditioning, C.H. Christians dry milk plant, Marlin Rickeman Cabinet Shop, Donald M. Peterson Construction and Goebel Fixture Company, retiring in April, 1997, after 32 years. He became an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson in 1977, being an usher, serving on boards, committees and volunteering. Bill enjoyed volunteer coaching 5th and 6th grade boys tackle football and 9th grade hockey for the Hutchinson Recreation Department. He also enjoyed volunteering for delivering Meals On Wheels and Hutchinson Health annual Area of Chamber of Commerce banquet.
Bill was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, fishing, golfing, playing “500” cards with good friends and watching sports. He was a loving, caring and wonderful person and he knew God guided his every footstep.
Bill passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 87 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Bill is survived by his:
Daughter, Julie Solseth and her husband David;
Sons, Glenn Dobberstein and his wife, Maureen,
Steven Kreitlow and his wife, Brenda,
David Kreitlow and his significant other, Karen Jeapes,
Jonathan Dobberstein and his wife, Brenda;
12 Grandchildren;
16 Great grandchildren;
Brother, Gene Williams and his wife, Adrianna;
Sister, Joanne Redman;
Many other relatives and friends.
Bill is preceded in death by his Parents, George and Irene Kreitlow; First Wife, LuAnne Kreitlow; Second Wife, Janice Kreitlow; Daughter-in-law, Becky Dobberstein; Brother-in-law, Eldon Redman; Step mother, Esther Becker Kreitlow Popp.
Carolyn Kurth says
I want to express my sincerest thoughts and sympathies to Bill’s family. We met at Harmony River right after Bill and my husband Rodney became residents there. Bill was one of a group that kept an eye on Rodney, encouraging him as he was relearning to walk and move after his stroke. We became friends and my heart is now saddened; though my tears flow knowing Bill is of complete health and rejoicing in the presence of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.
Carolyn Kurth
Heidi Gill says
Bill and Janice have always been very supportive and special people in our family lives. I am confident their prayers and personal relationship with Jesus has been instrumental and essential in helping to shape our relationships and salvation throughout our extended family. Personally I am grateful for their witness through modeling the Christian faith. May Bill’s Legacy Live through our Lives in celebration of who he emulated. Thank you Bill and extended family for sharing such a precious and priceless life well lived!
With gratitude and love,
Heidi