Edmund “Eddie” J. Krych

Age: 94 October 03, 1919 – December 05, 2013 Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Edmund “Eddie” Joseph Krych, age 94 of Holdingford will be 11AM Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Church of All Saints – St. Hedwig in Holdingford.  Father Gregory Mastey will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery following the mass.  Eddie died unexpectedly at St. Benedicts Senior Community Thursday evening with family at his side.  There will be a visitation from 3-7PM Monday, December 9, 2013 at Church of All Saints-St. Hedwig and again from 10AM until the time of the service Tuesday morning.   Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Holdingford.Eddie was born October 3rd 1919 on a farm in Morrison County near Harding to Joseph and Agnes (Gallus) Krych.  He married Rita Pintok on June 27, 1944 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic church in Opole.  He has lived in the Holdingford area since 1935.  Eddie worked as a farmer his entire life.  He also was a school bus driver, as well as a milk truck and bulk tank driver for Nentl’s and the Holdingford Creamery.  He was an active member of St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church where he volunteered as an usher for over 35 years, and a trustee for over 8 years. Eddie will forever be remembered as a selfless, compassionate, and hard working family man.  He made a point to put others before himself his entire life.  Eddie always enjoyed life.  In their early years as a couple, Rita and Eddie loved frequenting social events such as neighbors house parties, dance halls, and card parties.  They were also known for being quite the polka dancers. Music was a part of his life.  He thoroughly enjoyed  playing the guitar, trumpet, and harmonica.  He also had a passion for sports, especially baseball and boxing.  He will also be remembered for his unique sense of humor and strong hand shake.  “Put her in the vice.”  What gave Eddie the most joy in life was his family.  He treated each of his children and grandchildren as individuals which he loved so very much. Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Rita Krych, Holdingford; his children Joseph (Karen) Krych, Plymouth; Jerome Krych, Sartell; Janet Berscheid, Foley; James (Jan) Krych, Holdingford; Jeffery (Ann) Krych, Holdingford; his 12 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Agnes Krych, his step-father John Marsolek, his brothers Peter, Stanley, Ted, and Leo Krych, his sister Frances Thomsen, step sister Agnes Marsolek-Jendro, step brother Albert Marsolek, and infant sisters Amilia and Eleanor Krych. Schedule and Information Visitation Details There will be a visitation from 3-7PM Monday, December 9, 2013 at Church of All Saints-St. Hedwig and again from 10AM until the time of the service Tuesday morning. Visitation Location All Saints Catholic Church-St. Hedwig Service Details Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Edmund Eddie Joseph Krych, age 94 of Holdingford will be 11AM Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Church of All Saints St. Hedwig in Holdingford. Father Gregory Mastey will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery following the mass. Service Location All Saints Catholic Church St. Hedwig Service Map Contact Us Toll free phone number:    (800) 644-4058 Local phone number:   (320) 251-CARE Email Us:  [email protected] Locations St. Cloud Albany Holdingford Upsala © Copyright 2018 Miller Carlin Funeral Home, All Rights Reserved