David Michael Kraisinger, 62, of Knob Noster, Missouri, died Friday, May 20, at his home.

David was born to Vernon and Valda Kraisinger on July 12,1953, at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. He also lived in England, Michigan, California, Maryland, Kansas and Missouri. David most recently lived in Knob Noster and worked at Knob Noster State Park in maintenance. He loved the park and felt lucky to work in such a beautiful place. David was also a boxing enthusiast, coaching many amateur boxers over the years. They called him Coach Cry.

David will be missed by his sisters Sharon Flanagan, of Harrisonville, Missouri; and Nancy Whetstone, of Salina, Kansas; his son, Joshua Kraisinger, of Larned, Kansas; and daughter, Tara Kraisinger, of Wichita, Kansas. He also had three grandsons, many nieces and nephews and two grand nephews and many friends.

A memorial will be held July 16 at a location to be announced. More information will be on Facebook on David’s site and his sister Sharon’s site.