Johnie Lee Krigbaum, 83; of Holden, Missouri; formerly of Perry passed away Tuesday, January 02, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City following cardiac arrest.

Johnie was born November 22, 1934 in Ralls County, Missouri near Perry. He completed his basic training at Great Lakes Naval Station and he served in the United States Naval construction battalions, better known as the Seabees, for six years. Johnie served at Philippines, Okinawa and Saipan. He was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Grunder on February 28, 1959 at Sunland, California. The couple lived in the San Fernando Valley area of California for thirty years. During this time, Johnie worked as a plumber and pipefitter for a landscaping and sprinkler system company. He was actively involved in the installation of many of the sprinkler systems and landscaping at Disneyland when it was being constructed, as well as, at Universal Studios and the City of Industry golf course and resort.

After completing an Instructor of Plumbing and Pipefitting training program through Purdue University, Johnie taught college courses at Ventura College. In the early 1980's, he was baptized at Arleta Baptist Church in Arleta, California. Upon retiring in 1990, the couple moved to Oregon and purchased a blueberry farm. In 1994, Johnie and Sandra moved to Holden. They soon purchased a local apartment building as an investment. Sandra passed away in 2000.

Johnie was united in marriage to A. Susan (Warner) Chapman on January 10, 2004 at Eureka Springs, Arkansas. During his retirement years, Johnie enjoyed going on escorted bus tours throughout the United States. He also loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of Southern California Pipe Trades United Association, Local #345 for over fifty years.

Survivors include his wife, Susan; daughter: Michelle Straight and husband, Jared of Holden; two stepdaughters: Janee Umbarger and husband, Doug of Chanute, KS and Jaclyn Emo and husband, Adam of Shawnee, KS; two half sisters: Bonnie Crenshaw and Susie Jennings; both of Curryville, MO; half brother: Jay Goodhart of Curryville, MO; sister-in-law:  Barb Mikel of Holts Summit, MO; two grandchildren: John Garcia and Kasey Wheeler; seven step grandchildren; one great grandchild and three step great grandchildren. In addition to his first wife, Sandra, Johnie was preceded in death by his son: George Krigbaum; granddaughter: Melissa Krigbaum; brother: Harry Krigbaum and half sister: Mary Hoover.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden with Rev. Charles Brant officiating. Interment will follow at the Holden Cemetery with Military Honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Memorial Post #5844; Munday-Hancock Post #90, American Legion and United States Navy Honors Team.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to AMVETS or Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net