Another Friend Moves On. Godspeed, Ted.
I've had the great pleasure over the years of spending time with a wonderful gentleman named Ted while visting the Schooner Wharf Bar in Key West. Ted was a retired Military man who, despite his walker, kept a trim physique and danced to Michael McCloud. He would stand just inside the entrance to the bar and just enjoy the music and the patrons.
The first time we met, Bob Martin chatted him up, told Ted I was Bob's daughter then offered that I would perform sexual favors. Nice. The joke was played out year after year. However, whenever I spoke with Ted, he was the utmost gentleman and just a delight to talk with. The last time I saw him, he told me he had to go home to his Vivian and tell her about those Flamingo women who were fawning all over him before she heard it from someone else.
I'll miss him when I go back to Key West in November but I'll make sure we have a team drink in his honor.
Here is Ted's obituary from keysnews.com:
EDWARD "TED"/"FROGMAN" KRIEGER
Edward "Ted" Krieger, age 79, passed away March 20, 2005, at the Miami Veterans Hospital. Ted was born September 20, 1925 in Shamokin, Penn., the son of Walter L. and Carrie (Latham) Krieger. Ted served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Ted belonged to numerous local organizations over his lifetime.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents, one son Mark and his two sisters Sarah and Miriam.
Survivors include his soul-mate of 30 years, Vivian Davis of Key West; his son Edward "Ted" Jr. and daughter Linda; his step-children Karen and Launa; his two brothers Walter of New Jersey and Chester of Jackson, Miss.; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
As per Ted's wishes his remains were cremated and a farewell gathering will be held from 4-6 p.m., April 22, 2005, at the Schooner Wharf located at the foot of William St. in Key West.
Dean-Lopez Funeral Home Key West entrusted with local arrangements.
The first time we met, Bob Martin chatted him up, told Ted I was Bob's daughter then offered that I would perform sexual favors. Nice. The joke was played out year after year. However, whenever I spoke with Ted, he was the utmost gentleman and just a delight to talk with. The last time I saw him, he told me he had to go home to his Vivian and tell her about those Flamingo women who were fawning all over him before she heard it from someone else.
I'll miss him when I go back to Key West in November but I'll make sure we have a team drink in his honor.
Here is Ted's obituary from keysnews.com:
EDWARD "TED"/"FROGMAN" KRIEGER
Edward "Ted" Krieger, age 79, passed away March 20, 2005, at the Miami Veterans Hospital. Ted was born September 20, 1925 in Shamokin, Penn., the son of Walter L. and Carrie (Latham) Krieger. Ted served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Ted belonged to numerous local organizations over his lifetime.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents, one son Mark and his two sisters Sarah and Miriam.
Survivors include his soul-mate of 30 years, Vivian Davis of Key West; his son Edward "Ted" Jr. and daughter Linda; his step-children Karen and Launa; his two brothers Walter of New Jersey and Chester of Jackson, Miss.; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
As per Ted's wishes his remains were cremated and a farewell gathering will be held from 4-6 p.m., April 22, 2005, at the Schooner Wharf located at the foot of William St. in Key West.
Dean-Lopez Funeral Home Key West entrusted with local arrangements.
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