Erma Jean Welch Krieger

Erma Jean Krieger,92, of Hobart Oklahoma, passed away on July 21, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1933, in Hobart, Oklahoma, to Quilla Hunter and Mamie Hunter. Erma grew up attending school in Hobart. She met and married Elbert Wayne Mercer in 1951, he preceded her in death. Erma then met and married Maurice Welch in 1964, he also preceded her in death. Then she met and married Doyle Krieger, they were united in marriage in 2003. Erma was a proud member of the First Baptist Church in Roosevelt, Oklahoma. She loved fashion so much, she owned her own clothing store. She was an avid dancer, going to the cooperton dance any time she could. Erma enjoyed being a homemaker, taking care of her children, cooking, and helping her husband on the farm. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her husband: Doyle Krieger, Hobart OK

Children: Johnny Mercer and wife Denise, Yukon, OK

Cindy Miller and husband Steve, Hobart, OK

Kent Welch and wife Nora, Hobart, OK

Jeanna Dancer and husband Bryan, Overland Park, KS

Michael Krieger & wife, Judy, Hobart, OK

Neal Krieger & wife, Jana, Denison, TX

Kirk Krieger & wife, Sherri, Weatherford, OK

Erma was blessed to have 19 Grandchildren and 37 Great grandchildren

A very special person in their life: Kenny Turner

Brother: Doug Hunter, Hobart, OK

Sister-in-Laws: Diane Morris, Sisco, TX

Sandra Stutters, Pueblo, CO

Numerous nieces and nephews and other family members.

Proceeded in death by: Parents: Quilla Hunter and Mamie Hunter, Husbands: Elbert Wayne Mercer and Maurice Welch, Infant Son: Matthew Scott, Grandson: Dalon Welch, and Brothers: Ralph Hunter, James Hunter, John Hunter, Quillie Hunter, and Edgar Hunter.

Visitation: 1:00 pm- 8:00 pm, Friday July 24, 2026

Ray & Martha's Funeral Home

Hobart Oklahoma

Funeral 10:00 am, Saturday, July 25, 2026

Roosevelt First Baptist Church

Roosevelt Oklahoma

Interment: Hobart Rose Cemetery

Hobart, Oklahoma