Stephen J. Krichten, 77, of East Berlin, died at home Oct. 12, his birthday. Born in Hanover on Oct. 12, 1949, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. His wife, Pamela M. (Bolin) Krichten, died in 2005.
Krichten enjoyed family gatherings, especially parties and picnics, and treasured time with his grandchildren. His other interests included Corvettes, travel, and the outdoors.
He is survived by children Eric (Jen) Krichten and Kimberly (Chuck) Berry; 11 grandchildren; siblings Mary, Lewis, Susan, George, Raymond, and Alice; and significant other Connie L. Smith and her daughters, Georgianna and Carley Joe. He also leaves his sister-in-law, Eileen Krichten, and brother-in-law, Kenneth Goodling. His siblings John Krichten and Patricia Goodling preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Murphy-Beck Funeral Home, 501 Ridge Ave., McSherrystown; prayers are at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, followed by burial with military honors.
Memorial gifts may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.