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Francis KRIPPNER Obituary

KRIPPNER, Francis Joseph (Franz). 1 March 1932 - 27 March 2026 Passed away at home, aged 94. Devoted husband of Jeanette for 62 wonderful years. A humble and loyal man, deeply respected by all who knew him. Much loved father and father in law of Mark and Sue, Kelvin and Anita, Brian and Angela, Maree and Steven, Stephen and Michelle, and Linda and Glenn. A proud Poppa to 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. "Franz was greatly loved and will be gently missed - especially for his number eight wire ingenuity and his love of a practical, capable mind." Requiem Mass to be celebrated at St Patrick's Catholic Church, 625 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu on Wednesday, 1st April at 11am followed by burial at Ohaupo Catholic Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed please email office@teawamutufunerals. co.nz for the link. All communications to the Krippner family, P O Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840. Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 30, 2026.

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Jeanette & Franz way I remember them

Julie-Maggie Karsten-O'Rourke

March 31, 2026

How I remember Franz
How he deciated his Life to his family and his love of Jeanette, I remember walking around her garden and how proud he was of it, check out his FB page it shows his love of nature and Jeanettes garden and the farm. Was truly blessed to see him last year. As it had been years.

Julie-Maggie Karsten-O'Rourke

March 31, 2026

I was truly blessed to meet Franz when I was a teenager through his children's youth group at St. Patrick's, he had a big heart, lovely sense of humour, treated you like you were family, he was a truly remarkable man. I loved listening to his stories of farming, weather around the kitchen table, taking walks, watching his videos on travels, looking through endless photos that inspired me to travel. Highly recommend his youtube channel, he was an amazing cameraman, photographer as well as an amazing friend.
He will be sadly missed.

Dave tudor

March 30, 2026

With our deepest sympathy love to all Shirley and Dave Tudor

Mark Crawshaw

March 30, 2026

My thoughts are with AJ and all the family at this sad time. It was a pleasure and privilege to share so much time within your family and home during my youth. Franz played a loving and guiding hand at keeping a large bunch of us on the straight and narrow, entertained and feeling welcome. I loved the esoteric and odd knowledge Franz would pass on to us. Rest in peace Franz. Sending love and best wishes to all. Mark Crawshaw, Melbourne

Leonie Crawshaw

March 30, 2026

Condolences to Jeanette (AJ) and all the Krippner family on the loss of "Uncle" Franz.
Franz had a significant influence on me during my young adult life and was such a caring, hospitable and welcoming man and taught me so much, thank you.
My thoughts are with you all.
Leonie Crawshaw x

Margaret Bearsley - niece to Franz, cousin to family

March 30, 2026

Dear Auntie Jeanette and all my cousins, their spouses and children
So sad to learn of Uncle Franz's sudden death. No doubt Heaven will be a better-functioning place for his presence there, and Earth the sadder for his loss. My heart goes out to you all.
I am having Mass said in my parish in Wellington for the happy repose of Uncle Franz's soul, in lieu of being able to attend the funeral.
Peace and blessings to you all
Much love
Margaret Bearsley

Maree- daughter

March 30, 2026

Thanks for all the weather updates Dad...all the global news reports and regular family updates. Blessed to have had such a beautiful gentle human as my Dad xxx love you

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