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Daniel Ristic Obituary

DANIEL RISTIC FORMERLY OF CROWN POINT, IN Daniel "Dan" Ristic, age 54, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010 at his home in Kingwood, TX. He was a resident of Kingwood for the past five years, formerly of Crown Point. Dan is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Janet (Kus) Ristic; two sons: Corey of Kingwood, TX and Michael of Chicago, IL; mother, Mrs. Elfriede Ristic of East Chicago; brothers: Henry (Marilyn) Ristic of Woodridge, IL and John (Nancy) of Tinley Park, IL; father-in-law, Stanley Kus of Griffith; brothers-in-law: Bob (Patty) Kus of Chesterton, Carl (Susan) Kus of Griffith and Eric Kus of Dyer. Preceded in death by his father, Mike Ristic; and mother-in-law, Lorraine Kus. Dan grew up in East Chicago and was a 1974 graduate of Washington High School. He was an employee of Union Tank Car Company and a former employee of Blaw Knox Company. Dan was a member of the WWII Historical Reenactment Society and a well known collector of WWII memorabilia. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. the White Funeral Home, 921 W. 45th Ave., Griffith, IN. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dan's memory to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, 2020 North Loop West, Suite 140, Houston, TX 77018. For information, please call White Funeral Home at (219) 924-4100.

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Published by The Times from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2010.

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Dave Ronzani

March 14, 2011

Dear Janet, Corey, and Mike; It's been a year and Dan is still talked about and remembered at Union Tank. His legacy with us lives on. I hope you are all doing well.

March 12, 2011

Dear Jan and Corey: We enjoyed having you, Dan and Corey as neighbors in Crown Point. We send our heartfelt sympathy to you and Corey for your loss. Dan was a good husband, father and neighbor. You will be in our prayers.

Mike and Barb Moloney

Steve McCullough

March 19, 2010

Dan was a great friend, co-worker and a joy to be around. Dan touched the lives of many Union Tank employees. I will miss his odd sense of humor.

Andy Prieboy

March 19, 2010

Dan was my first best friend in childhood . Through the empty lots and backyards of Hemlock Street we
played countless hours of "Army"back in the early 1960's. Everybody wanted Dan to be on their side because he knew so much and played so well. When my family moved, it was very hard to leave my friend behind.Throughout my life, I have been grateful for those early happy memories.

I send my deepest sympathy to Dan's wife, sons, and all his friends and especially to Mrs. Elfriede Ristic , who made me so welcome in their lovely home so long ago.

March 19, 2010

Janet & Family:
Dan brought a smile and a laugh to everyone he met, especially those of us who worked with him. We miss him.
Art & Diane Chesna

John Domogala

March 19, 2010

I worked with Dan at Blaw Knox and Union Tank Car, you couldn"t find a nicer person.he will be missed.

Sue Kish

March 19, 2010

Dear Janet and Cory, I am so sorry for your loss. I will genuinely miss Dan's wit, sense of humor and friendship. He was the definition of a good husband and father. May your cherished memories guide you through the difficult times ahead.
Deeply saddened,

Leslee Ross

March 19, 2010

Janet, I'm very sorry to hear about Dan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.

Luis Garcia

March 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dave Ronzani

March 19, 2010

Dan was truly a part of our work family at Union Tank and he will be missed as a friend and a co-worker. Dan passed his knowledge and skills on to many other employees and he will be remembered for a long time.

Loretta

March 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dan was a "plus" at UTLX. He will be missed.

Bob,Patty and Boys

March 18, 2010

We will truly miss him in our family.

Ruth Jelks

March 18, 2010

Janet,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dan was a wonderful person. I worked with him at UTC and was saddend to hear of his passing. May God Bless and Comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

Hugo Garcia

March 18, 2010

Michael our prays and thoughts are with you at this time,

Julie Ristic

March 18, 2010

Uncle Dan was a good man. We will miss you!

March 18, 2010

Jan, We're so sorry about Dan. We can't make the memorial because of a trip but will be with you in our thoughts and prayers, Lynn & Dale

Fles Family

March 18, 2010

Janet and Cory, our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Sandi Stone

March 18, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Danette 'Pete' Schau

March 18, 2010

Janet,

Please accept my deepest condolences.

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