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Rick A. Krekel

Rick Krekel Obituary

OAKLEY - Rick A. Krekel, 46, of rural Oakley, died early Friday morning, December 24, 2004, as a result of an auto accident at Boody, Illinois, as he was returning from a hunting trip. Memorial services will be conducted at 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation from 3:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday. Following cremation burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Louis Childrens' Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Rick was born on March 26, 1958, the son of William and Nancy Oglesby Krekel. He married Renee Quick on August 26, 1983, in Decatur. He and Renee have owned and operated the Krekel's North store at Woodmound Plaza since 1987. Rick was a avid hunter, and enjoyed his many hunting trips with family and friends. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, Buckmasters, and Ducks Unlimited. He also was a member of the New Beginnings Church of God. Rick is survived by his wife: Renee; two children; Chad, and Kayla, both of Decatur; three sisters: Suzanne Bourne, Linda Feldman, and Kimberly Patient and husband Brad Sr., all of Decatur, and several nieces and nephews. Rick had a very kind heart and was a wonderful husband, Dad, and brother. He had many friends and acquaintances in the Decatur and central Illinois area, and he will be greatly missed by his dog, Naisie, and by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents. Obituary written by family members

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Rick Krekel

25 Entries

SUE VOYLES-SWANN

January 7, 2005

RENEE AND FAMILY,

I WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. I AM SORRY I COULD NOT BE THERE. I HOPE YOU AND THE KIDS ARE GETTING ALONG GOOD. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. TAKE CARE.

LOVE SUE, DAVID, DEVIN & JORDYN

Kathy Davis

January 6, 2005

Renee,

I have been meaning to get a card and letter off to you and hopefully still will do soon. A shock and a loss of Rick from this world. I am sorry that you and your family has had this heartache to face. I always enjoy visiting with Rick at the Christian School ballgames when he and I had our time outs outside the building. He was interesting and funny of course. I always remember his giving to the drawings for the half time prizes and being involved to the fullest in the basketball games. He was fun loving and you could tell enjoyed life. I am sure your household seems quiet w/o him, but knowing Rick he will be overseeing you in heaven and sending his love. Words cannot take away the pain but I am believing God to strenghten you as you have need. We will be in touch Renee, my thoughts are with you. Kathy (Patrick) Davis

Diane McCarty

December 30, 2004

Renee, I want to express our deepest sympathy at this time to you and all your family. I pray God will give you the strength to carry on through this time. It has been some time since I have seen you and Rick but did know how you both loved each other and your family from my mom. (Mary Bobbett) Rick is in a better place but he will be missed for now until you can be reunited again. God bless you. Our thoughts and prays are with you. Tim and Diane McCarty

DAVE SNOW

December 29, 2004

DEAR RENEE, I WAS VERY SAD TO HEAR ABOUT RICK. I DONT KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER ME OR NOT I USED TO WORK FOR A FOOD DISTRIBUTOR T.P.C. I WAS RICKS DELIVERY DRIVER IN THE EARLY 90,S AND I USED TO HUNT WITH RICK SOME,REMEMBER THE COVERALLS I WAS WITH HIM THAT DAY.RICK WAS A GREAT GUY AND FRIEND HE WILL BE MISSED. I PRAY THAT THEY HAD A GREAT HUNT.....SNOWMAN

cindy eybel

December 29, 2004

We are all praying for you during this hard time.

The Schenkel Family

DAVE AND JOYCE DANIELS

December 28, 2004

RENEE,CHAD, AND KAYLA WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE PRESCHOOL. I REMEMBER THE LOVE RICK AND YOU HAD FOR THE KIDS AND BROUGHT THE FAMOUS CHICKEN CAR FOR THE KIDS TO RIDE IN AND THE TOUR YOUR GAVE US. THERE ARE SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES I THINK OF AND THE KINDNESS YOU ALL SHOWN OUR FAMILY AT HOLIDAY TIMES AND ALWAYS. WE LOVE YOU ALL LOVE. WE WILL LIVE ON THE MEMORIES. FRIENDS FORVER LOVE THE DANIELS FAMILY

LINDA GIDEON

December 28, 2004

LINDA AND SUSIE, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RICK, JOANN WAS JUST TELLING WHAT A SWEET PERSON HE WAS. YOU'RE IN ALL OUR PRAYERS. YOU'VE HAD SO MANY TRAGEDIES LATELY I DON'T KNOW HOW YOU CAN ALL MANAGE. BLESS YOU ALL, AND KEEP SAFE. LINDA GIDEON

Sundi (Anello) Barrett

December 28, 2004

My prayers go out to the family. God bless you all.

Bunny Crist

December 28, 2004

Dear Renee, I will never forget those longggg hours I spent at your house til the wee hours in the morning talking to Rick about the Lord and other things. I loved working for you and Rick during that whole year. It made a tremendous impact on my life. It was only a moment in time but it was just yesterday to me. My deepest and most heart felt sympathy for you and the kids. Rick was defintely a one a kind and will be greatly missed. I am greatful for having met him & you. Many blessings of peace and wisdom during this great time of your loss. Love Bunny

Linda Giger

December 28, 2004

To The Krekel Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. I only knew Rick thru his phone conversations with our business - but he was always courteous. Our service tech says Rick was one of the nicest guys he ever met & a pleasure to do business with.

In Sympathy,

Larry, Joe, Eric & Linda

Quality Cash Register -

Springfield IL

Kelly Kahler

December 28, 2004

Renee, Chad and Kayla, our family is deeply saddened by the loss of your husband/father. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this hard time. Please stay strong. Rick was such a great person and he will be greatly missed. The Kahler family, Larry, Kelly, Jacob and Heath. Annabelle Kahler.

Don Swartz

December 28, 2004

Dear Renee:

Our sympathy and love to you, so very sorry for your great loss.

Don & Mary Ann Swartz

Linda Marie Hardy

December 28, 2004

I worked for Rick in 1989 and 1990. What a great boss. Renee, my heart aches for you and the kids. I know Rick was your best friend- he was everybody's friend. And he made the best double cheeseburger on our planet. I will miss seeing his shining eyes and warm greeting when I eat at Krekels.

Andee Rigg-Neisslie

December 28, 2004

Dear Renee,

I am shocked and sadden at the loss of Rick. It seems like such a short time ago when I was cutting hair in your kitchen and Rick doubting my talent just to give me a hard time. He was a very nice man and I will always remember him. My sympathy to you and your family as well as the extended Krekel family. With deepest sympathy...Andee (Rigg) Neisslie

Kent & Ann Bushue

December 27, 2004

Renee', Chad, & Kayla, we are very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve Borchers

December 27, 2004

To The Krekel Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Rick. I knew Rick in high school,(we were in a "basement band" together). He was a great guy. He will be sadly missed by all who new him. He touched many lives. He will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

GAIL RILEY

December 27, 2004

TO THE FAMILY OF RICK KREKEL,

RICK TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF ALOT OF PEOPLE.HE WAS A SPECIAL GUY.

I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH RICK AT JOHN'S HILL, HE WAS A BIG TEASE.

LATER IN YEARS MY PARENTS AND I LOVED TO GO INTO KREKEL'S NORTH.

RICK WOULD ALWAYS COME OVER AND SIT WITH US AND TALK. MY FATHER ALSO A (RICK), ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING WITH HIM ABOUT SPORTS. MY DAD PLAYED SOFTBALL WITH ONE OF RICK'S SISTER'S HUSBANDS.

MY FATHER HAS BEEN BEDFAST FOR 10 YEARS WITH PARKINSON AND NOW A FRIEND IS GONE, LIFE IS SO SHORT.

WE SHOULD LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST EVER DAY, FOR WE NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE OUR LAST DAY.

MAY GOD BLESS RICK'S WIFE, KIDS AND FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

GAIL, RICHARD, AND LOUISE RILEY, DECATUR.

Kate & Glenn Wilde

December 27, 2004

So sorry to learn of your loss. We just want you, Chad and Kayla to know that we're thinking of you and we are asking for God's special care and love to surround you and the family and friends of Rick.

Kristi Bell-Ruderman

December 27, 2004

Renee', Chad and Kayla- I am very saddened by the loss of your husband and father. We are praying for God to give you strength.

Myranda Drabing

December 27, 2004

Kalya, i'm not sure you remeber me but we were great friends in grade school. When i herd about what hapened i was very upset, your dad was a nice and wonderful man who was there when anyone needed him and i am very sorry for your loss. I found a poem in my room that i would like to give to you and your family, The Broken Chain: We liilte knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our heart to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, nothing seems the same, but God calls us one by one, and the Chain will link again. I pray for you and your family.

Robyn Payne

December 27, 2004

I have known Rick since I was a little girl, when his nephew, Mike, was my only friend until I was 5-we lived in a neighborhood by Mike's grandparents where there were only "old people"! I have only recently, in the past 2 years had the opportunity to get re-acquainted with Rick, as he is a customer in our Decatur Location at P & M Communications. He was a wonderful man who brougth much laughter and joy to myself and everyone around him when they had the opportunity to be in his presence. I know that he was a wonderful father, friend, and husband and will be greatly missed by myself and everyone else who knew him. To Rene, Kayla, & Chad: I can't imagine the void you must feel in your lives and I am very sorry for your sudden loss. You were very lucky to have him as a husband and father for the time that you did and I know you will miss him dearly. My prayers will be with you during this tough time ahead of you.

Robyn Payne & the staff at P & M Communications

Jennie Hord (Stukins)

December 27, 2004

I just want to say how very very sorry we all are for your loss, My heart breaks for each and every person in the Krekel Family. We lost our sister Donna the same way, I know how deep your pain is right now.

I once again live next door to want is still known as the Krekel House and just the site of it brings back so many memories of growning up with Ricky and Kimmy, God Bless you all.

Love

Jennie Hord

Marcie Wiggins

Bob and Jennifer Hunzinger

December 27, 2004

We were sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Always good for a story and always so friendly. We've been gone from Decatur for a few years now, but some people you never forget, and Rick and Renee are two of the best! Our prayers are with Renee, Chad, Kayla and all of the family and friends during this difficult time.

Lori Carr

December 27, 2004

I only briefly knew Rick, but instantly seen what a fun outgoing man he was. I met Rick while he was getting a Tattoo, He seemed so full of life and a very good guy to all around. Seemed to take the younger ones from work right under his wing. I am very sorry for the loss of your husband/Father, and a good friend to many. Rick will be sadly missed by those who knew him. For the short time of knowing him, am very sad to see him gone. Lori Carr

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