Charles F. Krull

Born: June 19, 1933; in Texhoma, OK

Died: March 1, 2019; in Winfield, IL

Charles F. Krull, 85, of DeKalb, Illinois, died Friday, March 1, 2019, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.

He was born on June 19, 1933, in Texhoma, Oklahoma, the son of Fred and Hallie M. (Lusk) Krull, Charles married Maria A. 'Toni' Furlan on March 9, 1978 in Rockville, Maryland.

Charlie graduated from Iowa State University with a PhD in Crop Breeding. He was employed by The Rockefeller Foundation where he traveled and assisted research programs in numerous countries in the Near East, Latin America, Africa and Europe and helped with the transfer of Mexican wheats and their growing techniques into these countries. This program, sometimes called the "Green Revolution: won its director, Dr. N.E. Borlaug, the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. He was employed by DeKalb Ag from 1968 to 1993. Later, he was president of Charles Krull Inc. which consulted with numerous seed related companies. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in DeKalb.

He is survived by his wife, Toni; four children, Karla Cox, Brian (Lorgia) Krull, Tania (Alex) Clemesha, David Krull; six grandchildren, Dana, Caleb, Javier, Jonathan, Camila, and Alexa.

The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a. m. Saturday, March 9, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb with the Rev. Dr. Blake Richter officiating. Reception will follow services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Charles F. Krull Memorial Fund, addressed to the Krull Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.

For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.

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Published by Daily-Chronicle on Mar. 2, 2019.

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Karen Grubb

February 25, 2024

His light continues to shine

February 23, 2021

Thinking of you, Toni, at this time. With love, Jerry and Cheri

Karen Grubb

March 19, 2019

We are very sorry for your loss Maria. Charles was a truly nice and interesting person.

Dominic Poggi

March 6, 2019

Terribly sorry to hear the news, Maria. You clearly loved him to the moon and back. Wish I could be there to give you a hug. Hopefully the comfort of family and friends will bring you some solace.

March 6, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss Toni.

Rosemary Evans

Thomas Morgan

Sent Flowers

Cheri and Jerry Brauer

March 5, 2019

Jerry and I send our deepest sympathy on the passing of a most gracious and kind man who also contributed so much to the science of food production around the world. What a wonderful life. We pray for comfort and strength for his dear wife, Toni, and family at this very sad time.

Gary Day

March 4, 2019

So sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie. My condolances to the entire Krull family.

Thomas Morgan

March 4, 2019

Debbie and I express our sincere condolences to Toni and the entire Krull family on the passing of Charlie. I first met Charlie in January of 1978 and since then he was a great mentor and friend to me. He was such a positive inspiration to so many colleagues who worked for and with him throughout his career. I and my family will never forget all the fond friendship and shared memories we experienced with Charlie over the years.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of loss.

Tom and Debbie Morgan

michael johnson

March 4, 2019

Toni and Family,

So sorry to read of Charles passing. I really enjoyed knowing him for many years as your insurance agent.

He was a very kind man who will be missed by all that knew him.

In Sympathy,

Michael Johnson

Larry Nolin

March 3, 2019

Toni and family:

We were saddened to learn of Charlie's passing. He was a good friend and great guy.

We will all miss him.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Larry & Joanne Nolin

March 2, 2019

Maria, Nycole and I are very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers. Darl.

March 2, 2019

Dear Maria and Krull Family,

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathies to you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Will Vogelsang
Northern Star (1992-1993)

Rick Johns

March 2, 2019

Charlie and I sang in Dekalb Festival Chorus together for many years. I really appreciated visiting his lovely home for our annual parties. Also, I was a plant genetics professor at NIU, and one year Charlie came out to give us a seminar on Norman Borlaug and the Green Revolution. I used a couple of his slides in my lectures for years after that. I enjoyed his company, and it makes me sad to have to send my condolences on his passing.

March 2, 2019

To Charles' family and friends, please take comfort in each other during this sad time. My deepest sympathies go out to you all.

Stephen Dolder

March 2, 2019

I have known Charlie, (Chief) as his wife Toni called him, for all my 30 years of life. When my grandfather David Curtis passed, Charlie and Toni watched me (6 years old then) while my family was at the hospital. Charlie and my grandfather were colleagues and close friends. Charlie, Toni and my grandparents (Dave and Dorothy) have enjoyed dinners, NIU football games, trips and many more occasions together.
Charlie was a great man filled with my interesting stories and knowledge. He had an excellent sense of humor as well. He will be greatly missed and always remembered. Thank you for your kindness and memories Chief.

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