Casey Alexander Krieg, 34, of Basco, IL went to his eternal home with Jesus on September 17, 2021,
after putting up the hardest fight that his doctors and nurses said they had ever seen. He was
surrounded by his wife, his family, and friends as they sang hymns, played videos of his children, and
held his hand as he entered into Heaven.
Casey was born in Carthage, IL on September 2, 1987 to Galen and Kim Krieg. Casey graduated from
Carthage High School in 2006 and went on to graduate from Western Illinois University in 2010 with a
degree in Agri-Business. While at WIU, Casey was a proud member of the livestock judging team and
interned for the band “Alabama’s” Tennessee River Music Inc., Ranch. One of Casey’s proudest
achievements was his high school State FFA Degree- the highest award you can achieve in the state. He
was also a member of the Blueboy football and baseball teams. Casey also had perfect attendance
throughout school.
On May 3, 2014, Casey married the love of his life, Katy. The years may have been cut short, but it was
the greatest love full of so many great memories. On May 7, 2015, they welcomed their beautiful
daughter, Nora Grace, and on January 7, 2019, their adoring son, Wade Lee. They are without a doubt
his greatest accomplishments in life.
Casey was a Nutrition Specialist for Land O’ Lakes and Ursa Farmers Co-Op, specializing in Purina
Nutrition. He was amazing at his job. Casey was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle,
grandson, friend, and man of God. He enjoyed working with his cattle on the farm that he and his wife
had recently purchased. He loved quoting movies with his brother and friends, talking about sports,
listening to his music, golfing, talking with anyone and everyone, especially his customers, about cattle
and farming, and being present in every day. Casey was an avid St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs,
and Fighting Illini fan. He led Bible studies, was always reading God’s word or listening to sermons or
podcasts to be able to witness to others. He was a tried and true cattle enthusiast, especially with
Hereford cattle. He loved working with his father on their family farm more than anything.
Casey was a proud member of the FFA alumni, WIU Livestock Judging Team, American Hereford
Association, and Trinity Lutheran Church. Casey also won many, many 4-H awards. Casey is survived by
his wife Katy, two absolute loves of his life- Nora (6) and Wade (2.5). His parents, Galen and Kim Krieg.
His siblings- April (Jason) Lemley, Erin (Ryan) Biery, and Cole (Ashley) Krieg. His mother and father-in-
law, Mike and Sheila Kirby. Sisters in law- Lynsey (Curt) Means, and Marissa (Justin) Stofferahn. As well
as many nieces and nephews whom he adored, and one great niece on the way- Zachary (Jasmine)
Lemley, Abigail and Megan Lemley, Katherine, Anna, and Lucas Biery, Elly, Avalyn, and Raef Krieg, Sam
and Riley Means, Hillarry and Mallori Thomas, and Freddy and Verity Stofferahn. Along with many aunts,
uncles, cousins, and close friends- Ryley Smith and Mitchell Housewright. He was proceeded in death by
his grandparents- Clifton and Laura Carle, Earnest and Alberta Krieg, and one aunt, Jan Carle. To know
Casey was to love him. His smile lit up a room and his overwhelming joy could lift any spirit. All he
wanted in life was to leave a legacy, bring others to Christ, and be valued. Job well done Casey. “You
always believed that the good Lord would provide and he always had. Take off your gloves, and put
them down, no more sweat and worry for you now. Your labor is done, your home now is heaven; no
more must you wait. Your legacy lives on, your love of the land, and we will close the gate.”

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday morning, September 24, 2021, at Trinity
Lutheran Church in Carthage with burial to follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
near Basco.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday evening at Printy Funeral
Home in Carthage.  Memorials may be directed to the family of Casey Krieg and will be used to
establish an education fund for his children.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of
arrangements.