July 28, 1922 - Oct. 27, 2012
GRANGER - Edward J. Krizman, 90, residing in Granger, passed away at 4:08 P.M. 10-27-12 at home in Granger, IN. He was born in South Bend on July 28, 1922, to the late John and Julia (Jambrich) Krizmanik, and remained a lifelong area resident. On January 23, 1970, he married the former Eleanor L. (DeGeeter) Seese, who survives. In addition to his loving wife, Eleanor, Edward is survived by daughters, Kathleen Sweet of Savannah, GA, Karen (Thomas) Carlin of Lino Lakes, MN, Karla (William) Fitzsimmons of Granger, Kristina (Kevin Luxton) Krizman of Savannah, GA, and Kim (Chris) Bearden of Roswell, GA; sons, Kurt (Cornile Sheahan) Krizman of Savannah, GA, Kevin Krizman of Germany, and the only son of both, Eleanor and Edward, Keith (Kristin) Krizman of Chicago, IL; as well as Eleanor's sons, James (Janice) Seese of Granger, William (Patricia) Seese of Orlando, FL, Thomas Seese of South Bend and Joseph (Debra) Seese, also of Granger. Additionally, he is survived by 21 grandchildren & 20 great-grandchildren; one sister, Julie (Steve) Nyikos of Broken Arrow, OK; and one brother, Andrew (Florence) Krizman of South Bend. Edward was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian Bubich; sisters, Helen Campbell, Catherine (Kate) Mezykowski and Anne Graf; and brothers, Matthew, John, Steve and Arthur Krizman; one son-in-law, Phil Sweet; and a grandchild, Louise. Edward served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II. After the war he came back to South Bend and worked as a draftsman for Studebaker. Later he joined his brothers in ownership of Krizman, Inc., an auto chassis part manufacturer. Krizman, Inc., was the first company to produce replacement oil pan plugs for cars. The business grew from 5 brothers in the family basement into two plants in Mishawaka employing over 200 people. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, a former member of VFW Post #1167, and a former member of the Knollwood Country Club where he loved to golf. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2012, in St. Pius X Catholic Church, 52553 Fir Road, Granger. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Friends may visit with the family from 4-8:00 p.m. today, October 29, 2012, at Palmer Funeral Home - Hickey Chapel, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend, where a Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. Contributions in memory of Edward may be donated to the Center for Hospice Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, Indiana 46637. Online condolences may be left for the Krizman family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have very fond memories of the Krizman family and my time at Knollwood CC. I feel very fortunate to have spent time with this great family on and off the green fairways. Ed and Eleanor were always always so gracious and inspiring to me. As sad as this time is I hope everyone can find time to celebrate a great life and many fantastic memories.
Bob Hon
October 30, 2012
Kris-So sorry to hear about your dad! Find peace and comfort in the good memories you have of him. Thinking of you!
Susan G.
October 30, 2012
Kathy, I just read this in the Tribune for the first time (Oct 30 11:45am). I am still living in St. Joe. If I were in town I would be there for you. Very bad weather today up here -- wind. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend. Love, Susan Sukup
October 30, 2012
Kris,
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Vickie Fore Savannah
October 30, 2012
Kris,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Love you, Amanda and Chris
Amanda Yarbrough
October 30, 2012
A kind and patient Scout Master to some unruley Cub Scouts... one of the good people in this life... my thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Don Luckett
October 29, 2012
To my dear friend Kathy you are in my thoughts and prayers . I loved your dad he always treated me like one of his kids
Chris Seagraves
October 29, 2012
ELEANOR - I'M THINKING OF YOU AT THIS SAD TIME. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
ELAINE TAELMAN
October 29, 2012
My prayers are with you Eleanor and all your children and families. May you find strength and peach in the days ahead.
Love,
Glennadean
October 29, 2012
I'M THINKING OF YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
ELAINE TAELMAN
October 29, 2012
Karen & Tom,
So sorry for your loss, your families are in our thoughts and prayers this week. What a great joy in heaven this week to receive this angle of God
God Bless you all.
dawn primeau
October 29, 2012
thoughts and prayers are with you...memories and the stories are so comforting at this time...Savannah sending love and hugs to the families.
Sherry Feathers
October 29, 2012
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