Herbert Dean Kiger Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Herbert Dean Kiger of Saint Joseph, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 88, on February 27, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Herbert Dean Kiger to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Opal Griffith Kiger Easter and Elvice Kiger; his wife Irene Lucile Kiger; his stepfather Myles Easter; his siblings, Norman "Vic" Kiger, James "Jim" Kiger, Leona Mae "Sissy" Huntsman and Juanita Kiger; his stepsisters, JoAnn Crockett, Patty Keith and Beverly "Toot" Lois Ardery; and his sister Sharry Dunning.
He is survived by: his children, James Dean Kiger (Lynette) of Akron, IA, Diana Bower (Donald) of St. Joseph, MO, Van Alan Kiger (Jenny) of Faucett, MO and Kimberly Renee Freemyer (Jared) of Ravenwood, MO; his grandchildren, Jason Kiger, Kirsten Viktoria Simon, Christopher Bower, Steven Bower, Johnathan Kiger, Brandon Kiger, Joel Kiger, Nicole Nelson, Katrina Cool and Andrew Freemyer; and his siblings-in-law, Diane Alyce Kiger and Wayne Pease. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and multiple informally adopted children.
Family requests that memorials be directed to DeKalb Christian Church or a local charity of your choosing.
