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We were precocious geniuses in our teens and early twenties. We had solutions for all problems plaguing humanity. Geography split us far apart. Look around...We never got around to Earth's salvation!
John, I love your beatific smile.
Neal Kelliher
February 06, 2019 | ELBURN, IL | Friend
You shall be missed by your immediate family as well as those in your extended family. Rest in piece cousin. Love Patty (Campau) Starin
February 06, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Aleaner Thurman
February 05, 2019 | Chicago, IL
We are so sorry to hear that John has died. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Warmest regards,
Nancy Campau and Mike Brown
February 05, 2019
Mary Beth so sorry to hear about your fathers passing please know that we have you and Jake in our prayers.
Tom and Tammy Raymond
Tom Raymond
February 04, 2019 | Clermont, FL | Family
John F. Kryda, Jr., age 81, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019.John is survived by his daughter: Mary Beth Kryda; grandson: Jake Kryda; two brothers: Michael Kryda and Mark (Barb) Kryda; two sisters: Mary Ellen (late Denny) Breen and Margaret (John Petruszak.) Kryda; brother-in-law: James (Donna) Quinn; sister-in-law: Cindy Kryda; and many nieces and nephews.John was preceded death by his wife: Rosemary Kryda; sister: Marcia (Dick) Frazier; and parents: John and Bernice Kryda.John was a graduate of Mendel High School and the Illinois Institute of Technology. He worked as a design engineer for Allis Chalmers and International Harvester before investing in equipment and traveling the Great Plains seasonally in his own harvesting business. Upon exiting the harvesting business, John entered the residential development field, pausing briefly to trade at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in the late 70’s and early 80’s. He would work in residential development and home building until his death, never finding satisfaction in retirement. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, a friend to many, and an enthusiast of literature, music, singing, and having a good time.Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.Funeral Prayers will be said on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the Funeral Home at 10:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church, 321 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, IN at 11:00 AM with Fr. Pat Kalich officiating. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Crown Point, IN.Memorial donations may be given to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.To view directions and sign John’s online guestbook visit www.GeisenFuneralHome.com-(219) 663-2500.
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