Schaumburg, Illinois
Joseph R. Krist Jr. The funeral Mass for Joseph R. Krist Jr., 74, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Schaumburg. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Ltd., 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Born July 7, 1936, in Chicago, the son of the late Joseph and Martha (nee Mroz) Krist, he died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at his home. Mr. Krist retired from United Airlines on Oct. 1, 2000, after 41 years, during which time he was an aircraft mechanic, lead mechanic and inspector and is a lifetime member of District 141M of the International Association of Machinists. He spent 3½ years in the Strategic Air Command of the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. After retirement, he and his golden lab dog, Honey, joined the Four Paws Dog Therapy Program and both enjoyed making visits to nursing homes to visit with the people there. He loved 1966 Ford Mustangs. Mr. Krist is survived by his wife, Rita (nee Cherney), whom he married on May 21, 1960. He was also the loving father of David (Paige), James (Cheryl) and the late Robert (Patty (nee Glenn) Banfi); cherished grandfather of Alexa, Sarah, Leandra, Shayla and Lauren Krist; dear brother of Betty Jane (Joseph) Sanders and Mary Lou (Walter) Kwait; brother-in-law of Maryann (Andrew) Duffy; fond uncle of Denise (Bob) Simmons, Kimm (Scott) Mahy, Susan Sanders, Debbie (Kevin) Rosenau and Brian (Carolyn) Duffy, Michael (Debbie) Duffy, Walter (Julie) Kwait, Mark (Sue) Sanders and Daniel Sanders; and dear son-in-law of Margaret and the late Louis Cherney. For funeral information, call 847-882-5580.
I still think of Joe. I think of all the jokes and his humor. I was telling someone the other day as I had a decision to make, that my friend Joe would laugh at me and say" Sharon always has to have options" and he thought that quite funny and kidded me about that for years.
Sharon Treasure
January 30, 2025
As the years have passed, my thoughts often return to the many wonderful moments Bob and I spent with Joe and Rita. While Bob no longer can recall the past, I do speak of Joe to Bob often. Bob will laugh and his face light up as I mention "the Pigg" as Joe would refer to himself. So, perhaps after all, Bob does remember Joe
Sharon Treasure
January 30, 2021 | Scottsdale, AZ | Friend
As the anniversary of Joe's death approaches, it brings to mind the many laughs we had together. Joe was a religious, devoted and hard working person but also one of the funniest men we knew. As I think back to the many memories that swirl around in my head, I laugh out loud when I remember the hesitancy he had to travel very far from Schaumburg, Il. Rita finally convinced him to take a Asian vacation and along the way stop and visit friends Bob and Sharon who lived in Thailand while in the...
Sharon Treasure
January 30, 2019 | Scottsdale, AZ | Friend
Joe was always a lot of fun. I would only see him when he brought a plane down from the hanger to the terminal and while he was waiting for a ride back. We often talked about Arizona and how nice it was just to be there. I am going to miss Joe but he will forever be in my memory.
Tom Durkin
February 09, 2011 | Chicago, IL
Joe was such a hard worker, put in many many hours. Great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Lowell and Pat Neal. Huntley,Il.
February 07, 2011
I have been to many wakes in my lifetime. Family, friends, and others who I may have never met, but out of respect for their loved ones I attended. In attending my Uncles wake I experienced feelings I had never felt before, for even though he lay there, having passed on to the next life, I still felt his presence and his great wit and charm present in the room. He was a man, regardless of how long you may have known him, let it be minutes as a once introduced acquaintance, or for a lifetime...
Wally Kwait
February 06, 2011 | Oswego, IL
It was a pleasure working with Joe. He was one of the great guys at United.
Jerry massey
February 06, 2011 | Palos Heights, IL
I'll never forget the movies Joe showed us of Alaska which really convinced us to go too. We will miss him.
Peter Kapischke
February 06, 2011 | Mt. Prospect, IL
Rita, my heart goes out to you and the boys. Joe has only gone to make a place for all of you. I got to know Joe through work and Scouting, He was a great friend and father.
James Gibson
February 06, 2011 | Indianapolis, IN