Name: Visitation for John Robert Kreuz
Start: 2013-12-26T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2013-12-27T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger-North

Kreuz John Robert Kreuz, 62, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 at his home in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his family. John was born on July 19, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in Toledo. He had many gifts to share with others, including his passion and advocacy for philanthropy toward his fellow man. John always made time for family, and greatly enjoyed coaching his children's basketball teams, playing golf, board games like Dominoes, and sharing his latest jokes. Ever building his relationship with God, John was an active member at St. Matthias Church where he played for the guitar group. John received his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Toledo. He received his Masters' Degrees in Corrections and Clinical Social Work from Xavier and The Ohio State University respectively. John continued his post graduate studies in Theology at St. Meinrad School of Theology and The Spirituality Network of Columbus, Ohio. He worked for the Riverview School for Boys, the Ohio Department of Mental Health, and Concord Counseling Services before opening his own practice, Kreuz Clinical Services. John is preceded in death by his father Robert; and brother David. He is survived by loving wife, Sharon (Horan); daughters, Julie, Emily (Bhaskar) Biswas, and Bridgette; son, James "Jimmy"; mother, Jean (Vogelbach); sister, Mary Beth Durbin; brother, Marty; along with numerous extended family. Family will receive friends Thursday, December 26, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 27, 2013 at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 1582 Ferris Road, Columbus, Ohio. Private family interment at a later date. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a condolence or a favorite memory of John.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 22 to Dec. 24, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for John Kreuz

30 Entries

Dan Garrick

December 16, 2019

We continue to hold John's beautiful family in our prayers

Peace and God's Blessings
Dan Garrick
Principal
Saint Francis DeSales High School

October 20, 2014

I was looking to refer a friend to Dr Kreuz and learned he had gone on to be with the Lord. I immediately became deeply saddened. Dr Kreuz helped me process through so many things in my life and ultimately helped me become a better woman. He will be deeply missed.

Susan Schudel

February 28, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. He reminded me how God's love is ever present in our lives. His kindness, compassion and humor lighted my some of my darkest days. He was a great man.
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Jean Kendrick

January 18, 2014

I just learned of John's passing, so sorry I missed the services. John was my buddy at the Ohio Dept of Mental Health; he was the kindest man I've known. One thing everybody knows about John is that he loved his wife and children. Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss; I have no doubt that John is with our Lord and Savior. May God grant you His peace, comfort, strength, and surround you with His love during the days ahead.

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Elnora Jenkins

January 18, 2014

Sharon & Family;
I just learned today (1/18) of John's passing. My heart is very sorrowfull. I am crushed. John was such a special person to me. We didn't see each other a lot or talk very much, but I always considered him my friend. My prayers are with you and the family. John really loved his family and you all always came first. I will always remember John and his memory will be near and dear to my heart. God Bless!

Former Patient

January 14, 2014

I'm very saddened about this loss. Humanity is better because of John Kreuz having been here.

Neal Edgar

January 11, 2014

I just learned of John's passing. I'm sorry I missed the funeral, he was a good man. He'll be missed.

December 29, 2013

We only knew John personally as the wonderful therapist that he was for our family. We have seen many, and he was at the very top of his profession. Prayers and all the best.

Mary Pierce

December 27, 2013

Dear Jean, Please add my prayers and sincere sympathy with all those of your many Central Catholic friends for the loss of your son, John. May God rest his soul and comfort his loved ones.
Mary McCarty Pierce

Dan - Pam Kreuz

December 27, 2013

Sharon, MB and Marty.... prayers are with you for the loss of this beautiful man who loved to help others. The best husband, son, brother and cousin there could ever be...

john clegg

December 27, 2013

I am so sorry to here of Johns passing, we grew up together and shared a lot of good times ,he always was funny,and could make you laugh with one of his jokes. our prayers and thoughs are with the family

Stephanie Hughes

December 26, 2013

Sharon and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember John supporting you and your work with local mentors at the Mentoring FunDay event. May God bless you and your family at this time.

Dan Garrick

December 26, 2013

To the Kreuz family

On behalf of the Saint Francis DeSales High School community please accept our sympathy on your loss. John was a wonderful, caring man who made everyone he met richer for the experience.

The Saint Matthias and Saint Francis DeSales communities have lost a model of faith, love, and compassion. The true definition of success is a person who leaves the world a better place than they found it. John Kreuz personified this definition fully.

May his family and friends find peace knowing that we have another angel in paradise. John's
Legacy will live through his loved ones. May perpetual light shine upon him.

Peace and God's Blessings
Dan Garrick
Principal
Saint Francis DeSales High School

Betsy Spittell

December 26, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Deb Cowan

December 26, 2013

I'm truly sorry. I know first hand how you and your family are feeling, but with God you will make it through this. John is in heaven for sure! Again I'm so sorry. Deb Cowan

Beth (Mack) Horne

December 26, 2013

Dear Kreuz Family,
So very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of growing up next door to your family on Willy's. The Grubbs, the ice rink in the back yard many winters, four-square in the driveway, and playing over at your house. I remember John as always kind.
May God bless you and keep you.

December 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon and all their family. We are thinking of you. Butch and Joan Riedeman & girls

December 25, 2013

The Kreuz Family was always an inspiration to all of us who grew up in the St Catherine's Parish of Toledo. Our Family sends our deepest condolesces to all of John's Family and Friends. The Hall's . . . Nancy (Gardner)(Classmate of David :)), Larry and Justin (USMA Graduating Class of 2016) reside in Sarasota FL and continue to keep John and his Family in our Prayers!!

Clay Sherrod

December 25, 2013

John spent three years with me on my own personal and spiritual journey. He was my guide during this time as I was able to learn some things about my past that have haunted me my entire life. He helped me understand who God truly is. He encouraged me as I was moved to end my 11 year teaching career to enroll in a local seminary and get my counseling degree as he saw that my soul was yearning for it. I am a better person today because of the work that God did through him. I can only pray that I will be half the professional that he was and I'll be doing pretty good if that becomes the case. My thoughts and prayers are with you, his family and friends, and I honor the man that helped me discover who I truly am.

Colleen Pivoriunas

December 24, 2013

John was a special cousin . Always so happy to see family. Thinking of his family and sending prayers!

Julia Rutkowski-Thomas

December 24, 2013

Marty,I am sorry to hear about your brother.We will keep you in our prayers.

December 24, 2013

Let the sweet memories sustain and comfort you today and in the days to come.

Mike Szaroleta

December 24, 2013

John coached me in CYO basketball back in the early 70's. Good, honest soul who helped bring a bunch of us rowdies back into the mainstream of civilized man. God bless you John!

Marty Kreuz

December 24, 2013

John Kreuz was an incredible man!!!! What a wonderful son, brother and father. He helped any and all people with no questions asked, regardless of circumstance. John always put others first and never waivered in his Christian belief. An awesome big brother too!!!! Love ya buddy!!!!

Kathy Rex

December 23, 2013

Dear Sharon & family;
I have many fond memories of John. The time you were dating (when Sharon, you lived in the next building). your wedding...so much more. One that truly reflects John's character--It was an extremely hot, summer, day & I was working at The Faith Mission. In came John with kids in tow, bringing us fans!! He told me that they bought them because they knew that our Homeless Guests would be sweltering! Even though we didn't see each other often, John (& Sharon) always made me feel as though we saw each other all the time. John was a wonderful friend & I will miss seeing him!
I wish I could do something to help you through this difficult time. Know that I am praying for you & am always here!
I'm proud & honored to say that I was friends with, loved by & loved John!

Mike Higgins

December 23, 2013

I got to know John after high school in Toledo. He went to St Francis de Sales and I went to Central. He was involved in the general spiritual renewal movement in the late 60s and early 70s. He attended St Meinrad after I did, back in the 70s.

The thing that stands out to me about John is his spirituality. I think of him as formed in the spirit of St Francis de Sales -- someone who knew he was deeply loved by God and who responded by selflessly loving.

I remember the gospel reading at John's and Sharon's wedding. It's not a gospel text you'd expect to hear at a wedding. It was the story of Zacchaeus in Lk 19:1ff. As Jesus is passing through Jericho, Zacchaeus, because he is short in stature (John and Sharon?), climbs a tree to see Jesus. Jesus calls Zacchaeus down from the tree and dines with him in his home that day.

There's no doubt in my mind that John and Sharon welcomed Jesus into their home daily and were as generous with themselves as Zacchaeus was after meeting Jesus (he gave 1/2 his possessions to the poor).

Zacchaeus was a tax collector and thought of by many as a sinner. I suspect John saw himself as somewhat of a sinner, but more importantly, as healed by the love of Jesus: A wounded healer. Such a gifted attitude for a counselor to have.

John lived out his spirituality as a loving husband, father, brother, friend, and counselor. Those who knew him were graced by God for the experience.

December 23, 2013

I have fond memories of John' s smiling face & humor @ SFS. Prayers & thoughts are with the family at this time.

Thomas Biblewski
SFS 1969

Karen Woods

December 23, 2013

The guy who would give you the shirt off of his back. A kind and giving soul. I am sure he has been called to do great work in heaven. We are all so sorry for your loss.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Karen & Brent Woods and Family
Aunt Mary Jane's Daugher)

Catherine Galvin

December 23, 2013

Praying for the peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ that surpasses all understanding.

Bob Dilworth

December 23, 2013

Sharon and family,

I wish there was something I could do or say to ease your sadness over John's passing. Please know that he was a good friend and a kind and giving man. He was one of my best friends growing up, both in grade school at St. Catherine's and in high school at St. Francis. The vast bulk of my memories growing up in Toledo involve John. Thinking about this … realizing it is, well, amazing to me. He was a part of my youth, one of my best buds, one of the group I hung out with, one of the kids I walked to and from school with, sat in class with, screwed around with, got in trouble with (and sometimes because of), rode bikes with, threw snowballs with, shot baskets with, and joked with. A lot of what I am includes a whole lot of him. As long as I am here a part of him will be here too and I am profoundly glad of that. I am sad, yes, but when I think of him over all those years I smile a lot as well. He was fun! So much fun! And that smiling with him, laughing with him is what he was, still is, and always will be. I would not give up one tenth of one second of those times we spent together. When I think of him I am young again, running and playing and laughing, and I am just a couple blocks from home.

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