Alois "Ollie" J. Kriha, age 91, of Winneconne, WI passed away with loving family by his side on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton, WI. He was born on June 19, 1925, in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Raimund and Alouisa (Jungwirth) Kriha. Alois grew up on the south side of Oshkosh and graduated from Sacred Heart School, working various jobs prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1943. During WW II, he was a Gunner's Mate Second Class on Patrol Torpedo Boat 186 and saw combat in the South Pacific. Post war, he was stationed on the Atlantic Ocean, transporting supplies needed in the rebuilding of Europe. On April 14, 1951, Alois married Arlene Stennett with whom he raised his family. He worked as a firefighter for the City of Oshkosh, retiring in 1984. Alois was a member of the VFW and the American Foreign Legion. He was a member of various local gun clubs and enjoyed trapshooting. Alois delighted in sharing his memories and knowledge of history with friends and family, especially with his grandchildren, who were his greatest pride and joy. Alois is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James and Lynn Kriha of Neenah, WI, and their children, Andrew, of Williamsburg, VA; Rebecca, of Des Moines, IA; and Matthew, of Joplin, MO; one daughter and son-in-law, Roberta Kriha-Hernandez and Benito Hernandez of Sturtevant, WI, and their children, Joel, of Racine, WI; Daniel and Michael, both of Sturtevant. Alois is further survived by his sister, Mary Kriha, of Oshkosh; and many dear relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and brothers, Edward, Albert, Raymond, John, and Joseph Kriha. A private funeral service will be held. Burial with military honors will be in the Winneconne Cemetery. Memorial donations will be made in Alois' name to Valley VNA Assisted Living Resident Enrichment Fund and to the American Heart Association. If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers, nurses, and staff at Valley VNA Assisted Living of Neenah and Cherry Meadows Hospice for all of the compassionate love and care they extended to their father, brother, and grandfather.