Richard Bruce Criebaum

Richard Bruce Criebaum of Wentzville, Missouri passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at the age of 75 years.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Criebaum of Wentville; three children, Kathy Swanner and husband, Kevin of Wentzville, David Criebaum and wife, Karen of Wright City, MO, and Rich Criebaum of Wentzville; five grandchildren, Aaron Criebaum, Jacob Criebaum, Ryan Criebaum, Mabel Criebaum, and Mirabelle Criebaum; two great grandchildren, Leland and Nicolina Criebaum; one brother, Roger Criebaum and wife, Jeri of Wentzville; other relatives, and many friends.

Richard Bruce Criebaum was born September 28, 1947 in Johnston City, Illinois; son of the late Lewis Richard Criebaum and wife, Lillian Dauphine Wells Criebaum. Bruce graduated from Wentzville High School in 1965. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He married Alice Wilmes May 24, 1969 at St. Joseph Church in Josephville. He worked many years as an electrician and owned T&R Electric in St. Charles for 20 years. He was a member of St. Patrick Church in Wentzville and IBEW Local 1.

He was preceded in death by son, Michael Bruce, in infancy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.