Benjamin William Krieg, 30, of Iowa City, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 18, 2006. Benjamin was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School, attended Hanover College [In.] and graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in business. While attending the University of Iowa, he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He did freelance video work for ESPN, the University of Iowa wrestling program and other programs related to the sport of college wrestling. He was an avid cyclist , racing in both the Midwest and Europe. Ben was also well-known in the rock-climbing and snowboarding world. All of us who knew Ben will always remember him not only for his drive, imagination and bright red, curly hair but also for the sheer spark of energy which he brought into every room that he entered. Ben was born on May 2,1975, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Kathryn Krieg and David Krieg. Ben is survived by his mother, Kathryn Krieg of Indianapolis, IN. and his father, David Krieg of Dubuque, Iowa; two brothers, John Krieg of Dubuque, Iowa and Sam (Karen) Krieg of Pocatello, ID. There will be no visitation and a private, family memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made in Ben’s name to the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition. PO Box 22156, Lexington,KY. 40522-2156.
