Daily Nonpareil Council Bluffs IA Oct 16, 2004 HARLAN - George R. Kriz, 81, of Harlan, and formerly of Persia, died Oct. 14 at Myrtue Hospital in Harlan. Mr. Kriz was born on Aug. 5, 1923 in Center, Neb., to Anton and Josephine (Soumar) Kriz. He graduated from Center High School in 1942 and then served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After his military service, he farmed and later worked in maintenance for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 13 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Persia and served on the church's council. He was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 314 in Persia and the 40/8 Club. He was a volunteer for the Persia Fire and Rescue Department and as a conservation agent for Schley Park in Persia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Kriz-Steenson and his son, Roger. Survivors include his grandson, Matthew Kriz of Athol, Idaho; his sister, Ruth Cernousek of Verdigree, Neb.; and nieces and nephews. Visitation is Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Persia with the Rev. Duane Anunson officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Persia followed by a luncheon at the PIC Hall in Persia. Memorials may be offered to the church or the Persia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.