header 1
header 2
header 3

In Memory

Jay Richard Kritz - Class Of 1958 VIEW PROFILE

Jay Richard Kritz

     

Jay Richard Kritz

Feb. 28, 1939 - Apr. 1, 2015

Jay Richard "Dick" Kritz Feb. 28, 1939 - April 1, 2015 SOUTH BEND - Dickie passed away April 1, 2015, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was born February 28, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, to G. Edward and Olga Weis Kritz. He graduated in 1959 from Washington-Clay High School and was proud to have played freshman football for Coach Tony Hinkle at Butler University. Dick served 4 years in the Navy, doing two European tours on the aircraft carrier, USS Saratoga. In 1967 he moved his young family from Providence, RI, to West Palm Beach where he joined his parents and sister in constructing and operating the Dog 'N Suds Drive-In restaurant on Okeecho-bee Road.

Dick retired seven years ago from his air conditioning business. Although he often said he didn't miss working in the hot Florida summers, he certainly missed his array of customers with whom he made many friends. Dick was the ultimate "people-person" who had a way of making new friends wherever he went. He genuinely enjoyed chatting with people and exchanging life stories. What with his jolly appearance, sense of humor and quick wit, he was someone people enjoyed being around.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Debbie, daughters, Renee Bennet (Gary), Ronda Chamberlain (Richard) and Kerry Annette; 9 grandchildren; sister, Kathy Hetzel (John); brother, Jim; sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Tommy; and longtime friends, Joe and Jerri. Dickie's friends are far too large in number to name, but he certainly derived special pleasure and joy from them and will be sadly missed.

A visitation will be held on Monday, April 6, from 4:00-8:00 pm at Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center, 754 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, at 11:00 am at Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice .

 

06/26/2022 DEC
 

 

Findagrave.com



Click here to see Jay Richard's last Profile entry.