Chad Dale Krier was born on July 9, 1972, at Appleton, to Dale and Mary (Rodengen) Krier. He was baptized on August 20, 1972, and confirmed on May 18, 1986, both at Grace Lutheran Church in Correll. He graduated from Ortonville High School in 1990 and then attended St. Cloud Technical College in the welding program. After technical college he returned to the farm and farmed with his family. As hobbies Chad enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, trap shooting, and watching NASCAR racing. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews, and friends.Chad died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 7th. He had attained 36 years, 10 months, and 28 days of age.He is survived by his parents, Dale and Mary Krier, of Odessa; brother Jason (Kathy) Krier of Chokio; sister Katie Krier (friend Nick Strand) of Odessa; five nieces and nephews: Ashley, Calvin, and Collin Krier, and Dylan and Quentin Strand; aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Glenn and Ruby Krier and Ansel and Mayme Rodengen; aunts, uncles, and cousins.