Shirley Krieger, 85, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 28, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to William and Iva (Laney) Douglas. On August 4, 1967, at Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville she married Wayne G. Krieger. He preceded her in death on December 21, 2005. Mrs. Krieger retired from Kraft Foods in Kendallville after 35 years. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville where she was the organist for over 50 years, American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary, and the Noble County Democrat Women. Shirley loved to sew and play the piano and organ. She always stated that she did not want to listen to music, she wanted to "make" music. Being the family historian, she enjoyed genealogy. But, most of all, she dearly loved being with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-granddaughter. Surviving are a daughter, Karen (Marc) Rhinehart of Kendallville; four stepdaughters, Michelle (Max) Freeman of Troy, Michigan, Jacqueline Horan of Fort Wayne, Nikki Horther of Fort Wayne, and Melita Kelsey of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren, Chadd M. (Gina Smith) Cook, Corey Cook, and Ashley (Joshua Collar) Rhinehart; seven great-grandchildren, Ellie Cook, Cayden Cook, Corey J. Cook, Tyler Cook, Blake Angrisanio, Calianne Saylor, and Aubree Saylor; a great great-granddaughter, Lakelyn Renkenberger; and numerous step grandchildren, including Jessica Gail, Danielle Gail, Mark Freeman, Matthew Freeman, Stacy Krieger, and Steve Krieger. She was also preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Suzanne Krieger Rider; a stepson, Chris Krieger; two sisters, Doris Huff and Beulah "Boots" Miller; and three brothers, Robert Douglas, William C. Douglas, and Kenneth Douglas, Sr. Visitation is Tuesday, March 1, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville. The funeral service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Regan Ford officiating. Burial will follow at the Avilla Cemetery. Pallbearers are Marc Rhinehart, Chadd Cook, Corey Cook, Blake Angrisanio, Cayden Cook, Tyler Cook, and Joshua Collar. Preferred memorials are to Noble House Ministries, 205 East Highland Street, Albion, Indiana, 46701. View a video tribute after Tuesday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com