Joseph Krack Obituary
JOSEPH L. KRACK, 74, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 4:40 pm, Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his residence.
He was born to the late Joseph and Verona (nee Diemart) Krack on March 31, 1951, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Joe had worked as a railway technician for Bi-State Transportation for over 20 years until his retirement in 2018.
He was a member of the Catholic Faith.
Joe had been an active Illinois Jaycee member and had served as an Illinois Jaycee Senator, Regional Director, and President of the DuQuoin, Illinois chapter. He had also served for over 9 years on the Village Board in Evansville, Illinois.
Survivors:
1 Son:
Dustin (Allison) Krack
1 Daughter-in-law:
Alison Krack
5 Grandchildren:
Isabel (Gunter), Grant & Kate Krack
Owen & Olivia Krack
2 Brothers:
Jerome (Audrey) Krack
Glen (Darla) Krack
Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 Son – Dale Krack
Memorial Service:
11:00 am, Friday, January 2, 2026
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois
Officiating:
Msgr. Dennis Schaefer
Inurnment:
2:30 pm, Friday, January 2, 2026
St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.
Visitation:
Friday– 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution in Joseph’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1340 West Market St, Red Bud, IL 62278
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