Craig Briar

Craig Briar, 61, passed away on August 11, 2023, at his home.
Craig really enjoyed his lake house at Lake Thunderhead, and loved spending time as a family on the water; fishing, boating, and swimming at Alligator Bay. He enjoyed being a fixer-upper – but was also a perfectionist at this. He loved spending time in his garden.
He was very proud of his service to his country. He entered the Air National Guard when he was 18 and retired at the age of 46. He was an electrician in the Air National Guard, which allowed him to travel, and to meet many friends along the way. Craig received many awards for his work.
He then began his own company, Craig Electric LLC, where he continued his working relationships until retirement in 2019.
He had a special relationship with his three grandsons.
Craig is survived by his wife of 42 years, Christyn Briar; children, Jessica (Chad) Siedsma and Jamie Briar; grandchildren, Gavin Briar, Lucas, and Mason Siedsma; father, Charles Briar; siblings, Dianna Blixt and Michael Briar; brother-in-law, Richard (Tami) Singleton; sister-in-law, Cynthia Koenig; several nieces and nephews and many other loving family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Marie; brother-in-law, Alan Blixt; mother-in-law, Mary Lou Singleton; father-in-law, Robert Singleton; and his beloved dog, Bridget.
The family will greet friends Wednesday, August 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Craig will be laid to rest at 2:00 p.m. at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Craig.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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