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Jeffery Davis Kruzich
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Jeffery Kruzich Obituary
Jeffery Davis Kruzich, age 51, of Highland Park, IL. Beloved husband of Roxanne Lynn Hysert. Loving father of Erik Jeffery Kruzich and Quinton Ronald Kruzich. Devoted son of Michael Paul (Lori) Kruzich and Janis Ellen Kruzich nee Burgher. Caring brother of Michael John Kruzich and Lori Kruzich (Jeff Kent) Smith. Sweet uncle of Chase Michael Smith and Trent Jeffery Smith. Fond son-in-law of Howard Ronald (Leslie) Hysert and Fern Carol Hysert. Dear brother-in-law of Geraldine May Hysert and Melany Dawn Hysert. Kind step brother of Christine (Adam) Vander Weerdt and Cindy Holmes. Cherished friend of many.
Visitation: Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 10:00 a.m. until a Life Celebration with Memory Sharing: at 11:00 at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Boulevard, at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
The family welcomes their guests to share their fondest memories of Jeffery.
TO VIEW THE MEMORY SHARING LIVE, CLICK HERE
(Password: Kruzich)
Interment Private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
NAMI
National Alliance of Mental Illness
8324 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077
Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990.
Ben Blekfeld
April 12, 2021
Thinking about Jeff today. I knew him since I was a boy. He taught me to change a tire and he had the best laugh. I always felt like I was someone important when I got to hang out with him. He was a second dad to me for close to 20 years. Miss him very much.
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Marcus Horstmann
June 5, 2017
I met Jeff when I was a High School exchange student in Des Moines, IA in 1993. I could not have hoped for a better host dad than Jeff when I lived with the Kruzichs: he made me feel welcome at my new American home right away, and was the most patient, kindest, and generous person. Jeff shaped my impression of America in such a positive way that I have always enjoyed coming back.
We stayed friends after I had returned home, and met several times in Iowa and Germany. During his many business trips to Europe, Jeff always tried to stop by at my home town Duesseldorf, so we could catch up and enjoy a cold Weizenbier along the Rhine river.
In 2015, I visited Jeff during a stopover in Dubai. Even though Roxanne and he were expecting their second son, he found the time to meet up. He told me how happy and excited he was to become a dad again.
Learning of Jeff's passing was a shock for me and my family. We wish Jeff's family, above all Roxanne and the boys, strength and confidence. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Alice Faile
June 1, 2017
Roxanne and boys. I have fond memories of Jeff and his kindness, humor and thoughtfulness during the years we worked together at Zebra and afterwards. There are no words that can ease the pain you have, but perhaps knowing how well regarded Jeff was and is, will give you some measure of comfort in the future. My prayers are with you all.
kurt alois menghini
May 7, 2017
When I had Visite USA first time in 1988 my contact was Jeff in Chicago.We was from beginning good friends and every time when I Visite Chicago Jeff was the most important apointment!Together we found in Rijeka(Croatia) the"Petar Kruzich stairs" this Monument remember the great Petar Kruzich!When I got from Mr.Schaefer the bad News that my friend Jeff past away,I was in Memorial in his best Restaurant in Odelzhausen.The Situation is very bad for me too.
Jeff was rely very good friend from me!
Dear Roxanne,
My condolence to you and your Family.
Wish to you and your Kids the best
Olaf Schaefer
May 2, 2017
I first met Jeff in 1999, he then became my boss from 2001 to 2005 at Zellweger Analytics time. This relation was not only about business but more than colleagues. He visited me several times in Germany and we had lot of nice experiences in excellent restaurants when we tasted the German white wine, Italian red wine and good food at all when I already was done, he shows up with some ideas to have a dessert I wonder where he hides all the sweets
One time he joined a Schuetzenfest with me, my parents are involved and we have been invited to come over for the barbecue. The attached picture shows Jeff an me with one of Jeff's favorites: German beer.
There is another picture showing the whole European Semi Sales Team in 2005 it was a great time to have Jeff as a boss! He was personally interested in our relationship away from the daily business duties.
Last but not least I'm glad that I meet you once, Roxanna, at the time when you visited Berlin with Jeff, but this is already some years back, 2010?
I will always keep Jeff in my best mind!
Dear Roxanna,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I wish you all lots of strength during this difficult time. God bless you!
With deepest sympathy
Olaf
Jeremy Lea
April 25, 2017
Our deepest condolences to your family. We only worked with Jeff briefly, meeting him for the first time recently in Chicago and enjoyed our too brief time working together.
Jeremy Lea
Becky Underwood
Jackie Taylor
Andrew Birnie
Antony Wozniak
at Cole-Parmer Stone UK
David Boyd
April 24, 2017
Roxanne,
We are sending our most heartfelt condolences to you and your beautiful boys on the passing of Jeff. We wish you strength and love in this difficult. Sincerely, Dave, Martine, Michael and Lauren
Brian Owens
April 24, 2017
Roxanne, I am sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Carol HOWARD
April 23, 2017
Saddened to hear of Jeffs passing. My prayers to all family members. Always remember his smile and laughter. He walks with the Lord now in peace. May God lighten your heartache with beautiful memories of the amazing person Jeff was.
Jennifer Dwight Salstrand
April 21, 2017
I graduated with Jeff and I'll always remember that smile of his. It was larger then life and extremely contagious. Never a dull moment around him. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. RIP Jeff and you'll definitely be missed.
Alex Vertkas
April 21, 2017
Roxanne,
I am very sad to hear about the loss of your husband. My condolence to you and your family.
Anna-Maria Leoci
April 21, 2017
Roxanne, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Helena Klomp
April 19, 2017
Dear Roxanne,
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you and your boys. Although we never had the opportunity to meet Jeff, by all accounts, he must have been a very kind, generous and good person. We are so very sorry for your loss and have been thinking of you this last week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you still.
With love, Helena (Gerarda's sister) and Roland
Christian Grawe
April 19, 2017
I first met Jeff in 1984. At the time he was a student at Simpson College (Indianola/Iowa) and took part in the summer program in Germany. He lived with my family in Schorndorf/Germany. Apart from quickly mastering the German language, he was also eager to learn all about life and culture in Europe. As we were of the same age, we soon became friends. Jeff returned to Germany in the following summer and again stayed with us. In return, I spent several weeks in Des Moines in 1986. Although for obvious reasons, there were not many opportunities to see each other in person, we have managed to keep contact for the last 30 years. We last met in 2011 when he and Roxanne took a tour across Europe and found the time to see us in Munich.
I am deeply moved by his passing away so early. Jeff was one of the nicest, funniest and most open-minded person I ever got to know. He was also great with children and our kids Jonas and Helen remember him very fondly. So does my mother Melanie who was Jeff's guest mother in 1984. Dear Roxanne, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
Christian with Claudia, Jonas, Helen and Melanie
Aaron Schneider
April 18, 2017
I worked with Jeff for the last two months at Cole-Parmer and quickly discovered that he was a great person (and fun) to work with. He treated everyone with respect and kindness, while being able to see the bigger picture and get things resolved. He helped to energize others around him and quickly put to motion some long term solutions to complex issues. We are all deeply saddened with the news of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew Jeff.
David Perry
April 18, 2017
I was crushed to hear about Jeff. I only met him once - but oh what a meeting. He was larger than life and lit up the whole room. What a great guy. This was shortly before he got married. Jeff was part of our guerrilla job search boot camp and really gave courage and confidence to others. I was fortunate to meet him that one time when he drove down to Milwaukee but we had talked many times over the phone since then. I can not imagine how 'empty' his family and friends must feel at this moment. I know I was the better man for having met him. God bless.
Ivee Steinberg
April 18, 2017
Roxanne,
I always loved to hear Jeff talk about you and the boys because nothing made him happier in life than the 3 of you. Jeff had the greatest smile I have ever seen and that big smile got even larger when he spoke of the three most important people to him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angela Venne
April 18, 2017
My deep and heartfelt condolences at this time of sorrow.
Stephanie Bested
April 18, 2017
Roxanne, love you and thinking of you always.
Bobbi Hillman
April 18, 2017
Thinking of you and the boys Roxanne. Your husband will live on in your boys forever, xoxo
Bob Arnone
April 17, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. It was quite a shock. He was a great person. I worked with Jeff for a number of years at Grainger and always enjoyed his wit and sense of humor. My condolences to the entire family.
Gerarda Parrott
April 17, 2017
Dear Roxanne,
Those we love don't go away they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed. Losing Jeff has left an unspeakable void the love you shared leaves a memory no one can steal.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
With love Brian, Gerarda, Christien, Emily & Alan
Ivete Lorek
April 17, 2017
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Kim & Ron Ventura
April 17, 2017
Roxanne, we were truly saddened to hear this news...Our hearts ache for you and your boys.
You are in our thoughts.
Bob Wynne
April 17, 2017
I worked with Jeff at Zellweger Analytics. Jeff was rarely without a smile, a kind sweet man. The world is a lesser place without him.I can still hear his laugh. My prayers for his family in this difficult time.
Morris & Janie Kruzich
April 17, 2017
My Condolences to all the Kruzich families.... Hopefully by all the memories of Jeff, your friends, family & God will help each & every one of you through the most saddest time of your lives. Our heart aches for all of you...Jeff played Babe Ruth with our son Wade- He was just always such a great kid..I rememer when our baseball team won State, they traveled ahead of us in the bus & some of the boys : ) decided it would be fun to "moon" some of the people behind them....Whether Jeff was one of them, am not sure, but of course "mum" was the word & I am sure, none of those boys would ever confess!! They were just having fun, now today they possibly would be fined & put in jail!! All of the memories of all those boys still brings laughter to us! RIP Jeff, although we haven't seen you for ages, the memories of you will last a lifetime & you'll so missed by everyone!!
Michele Gilbert-Pessotto
April 17, 2017
Roxanne, my deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Christina Maldonado
April 17, 2017
Jeff hadn't worked for Cole-Parmer for very long but he was a really nice guy. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. :(
Byron Reid
April 17, 2017
All of us at Honeywell (formerly known as Zellweger) who worked with Jeff also have fond memories of Jeff. He was a very bright and smart person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIP Jeff
Kate Riley-Lumley
April 17, 2017
I send so much love to Jeff's beautiful family. As an International Account Manager for Grainger I had the great pleasure of collaborating with him over the years to co-create strong customer relations that led to developing valuable supply chain solutions. In our conversations his interest, pride and love for his family always came through. I am very saddened to learn of his transition this last week. I think many of us are so surprised as with all of it happening so fast few of us even knew of his most recent battle for wellness. I pray for comfort and support for Roxanne and their 2 lil angles. Much love, Kate Riley-Lumley, Grainger Houston Export Sales Team
Todd Virgil
April 16, 2017
Roxanne, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Shelley
April 16, 2017
Roxanne, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Beth Gal
April 16, 2017
Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Marc Patno
April 16, 2017
My deepest sympathies on your loss. I remember Jeff as a vibrant and inspirational leader.
April 16, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the kruzich family .
nellie thomas
April 16, 2017
Sorry for your loss.
Lisa Buss Bauer
April 15, 2017
RIP Jeff! Your family is in my thoughts & prayers!
Stacey Sassine
April 15, 2017
All of us who worked with Jeff at Grainger have fond memories of his larger than life spirit. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time.
Sherrie Gile
April 15, 2017
I knew when you were young. I watched you play Little League with my brother. May you fly high in heaven and find everlasting peace. My prayers go to Jeff's family.
Lisa Platts
April 15, 2017
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to each of you, and you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I love you Jan.
April 15, 2017
Dear Roxanne and your sons
we have fond memories of making your wedding cake and being guests at your wedding one thing for sure he loved you and you are a wonderful mother.
Please let me know when you need a cake for the boys it is on me!
love Naomi Levine
Formally TipsyCake now Cityepicurean Events.
Brian & Judi Card
April 15, 2017
Love always Roxanne, Quinton and Erik! Ox ox
April 15, 2017
As you remember your beloved one, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. Ps 94:18-19
Joe Kohnke
April 14, 2017
Thoughts & prayers to the Kruzich & Hysert families.
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