Roy P. Kretz, 82, of Christopher, IL, passed away September 12, 2014 at Marshall Browning Hospital, in Du Quoin.
Roy was born Dec. 22, 1931 DuBuque, Iowa, the son of Roy Leo Kretz and Henrietta (Schmitz) Kretz.
He served in the U.S. Army 9th Signal Corps in Korea. He was employed for several years at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake.
Occupation: Core of Engineers at Rend Lake
Roy married Mary (Chizmadia) Kretz May 24, 1957 and she survives in Christopher.
Also surviving are four children, Roy John Kretz-Benton, IL, Robert C. and Lisa Kretz, Bluford, IL, Catherine Kretz, Bloomington, IL and Cindy Kretz and Dave Stark, Mulkeytown, IL. Surviving grandchildren include Roy John Kretz Jr., Shannon Kretz, Kali Boaz, Charles Boaz and Todd Boaz.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September, 17, 2014 at 10 a.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church, in Christopher, IL with Father Joseph Trapp officiating. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. For more information visit our web site at gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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