ASHTON – Jackie R. Krigbaum, 80, of Ashton, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Pinecrest Community Center in Mount Morris.

He was born July 26, 1936, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of A.B. and Zetta (Meyer) Krigbaum. He married Betty A. Atkinson on Nov. 24, 1960, and they celebrated almost 54 years together before her passing. Jackie worked for Del Monte Foods in Rochelle for more than 20 years, and at Ashton High School for 15 years. Jackie also served in the Army.

Survivors include his children, Jackie (Kim) Krigbaum Jr. of German Valley and Karmen (Merl) Sage of Franklin Grove; 11 grandchildren, Shannon Hinrichs, Ethan, Troy, Broc, Tassie, Cora, Conrad, Heinrich, and Hattie Krigbaum, and Hallie and Garrett Sage; and four great-grandchildren, Hunter, Hannah, Hallie, and Hazel Hinrichs. He also is survived by three sisters, Judy Booth of Sycamore, Pam (Jim) Fenwick, and Roscoe and Sherry (Ray) Quinn of New York.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, in September 2014; daughter, Sheila Hinrichs, his parents; brothers, Paul and Bob; and sisters, Shirley Johnson and Glenna Robertson.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Beverage Lyons Funeral Home, 601 Richardson Ave., Ashton. Visitation also will be from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, and the funeral at noon Saturday at the funeral home.