Gordon Krolzick
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Gordon Krolzick

  • July 7, 1920 - January 12, 2012
  • Benton Harbor, Michigan
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“Gordie & Family, God bless you all during your time of sorrow.... Just losing our mom Jan.20th "I get it" and each day that passes I can only pray...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Charlotte Hoyh - Eau Claire, MI

“Lynn, Deb, Marlene, and Gordie- Your dad and mom were truly one-of-a-kind, and I will always have fond memories of your family and all the...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Lynda Ficca - Oak Park, IL

“Gordy.... I just wanted to say how very sorry i am about the passing of your father.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray the...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Lenette Evans - St. Joseph, MI

“To the Krolzick Family, my deepest heartfelt condolences on the passing of a man who I remembered like an uncle and who was a great mentor and...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Michael Mason - Mishawaka, IN

“Lynn, I'm really sorry about the passing of your dad. I know how hard it is. Rest assured he is in a much better place. Take care, Tina ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Tina Gast - St. Joseph, MI

“Bye Gordon, I will remember you always. ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Danny Kublick - Dowagiac, MI

“Ralph and I want to say how sorry we are to learn of the death of your dad, Lynn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs; Ralph & Lefty ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: RALPH & LEFTY - Stevensville, MI

“From all of us Russells, Prayers go out to the entire Krolzick family in your loss. We will miss him, and as much time that I spent with your...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: John Russell jr. - Benton Harbor, MI

“We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in are thoughts and prayers! ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Biastock Family

“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Jennifer and Doug Webb - Coloma, MI

“this was a very special man in man in life, one that loved me and showed ,many ways to love some special, i will always love him and the one , he...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: susan wood (kole) - benton harbor, MI

“Marlene.Debra,Lenore and Gordon: I'm so sorry. Your Dad was one of a kind.A great Husband and Dad and the best of friend's. Ron Cerecke ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Ron Cerecke - Attalla, AL

“Gordon and Ruth will both be very missed I will remember you both with found memory and all the lovely times we had on your California visits......Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: BRIDGET BJORKQUIST - SAN DIEGO, CA


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Gordon J. Krolzick, 91, of Benton Harbor, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at South Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Community in South Haven.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Rev. Robert Confer officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, with military rites conducted by the North Berrien Military Rites Team. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to South Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Community. Those wishing to sign Gordon's Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Gordon was born July 7, 1920 in Amery, Wisconsin to John and Matilda (Henning) Krolzick. On September 5, 1942 he married the former Ruth E. Kublick in Benton Harbor. Gordon was inducted in 1942 to serve his country during WWII in the US Army Air Corp. as a member of Company A 574th Signal Air Warning Battalion. He worked in engineering, flight training, radar and aircraft warning and was stationed in Leyte, Philippine Islands from January through August of 1945. He was discharged in February 1946 as a Tech 4. Gordon returned to Benton Harbor and gained employment with Whirlpool, retiring in 1980 after 35 years as a Product Development Engineer, with several patents to his name. Gordon was a member of American Legion Post #105 of Benton Harbor, the Wildlife Federation, National Rifle Association, and Ducks Unlimited.

Gordon was devoted to his loving wife Ruth and his family. His love of reading expanded his innate intelligence enabling him to answer all the questions his children and grandchildren asked. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed listening to classical orchestra music and, on occasion, he became the "conductor." Gordon had a uniquely wry sense of humor and a quick wit. He will be so deeply missed.

Gordon is survived by his children, Marlene (Gary) Paganello of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Debra (Jerry) Anderson and Lenore Riccioni, both of Encinitas, CA, and Gordon (Tamara) Krolzick, II of Benton Harbor; 8 grandchildren, Jason (Jennifer) Kruger, Dustin Kruger, Paul Paganello, Brandon and Brooke Anderson, Adam and Angela Riccioni, and Breanne Birdsong; one great-granddaughter, Abigail Kruger. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth on December 9, 2007, his grandson Brian Anderson and his brother Harvey Krolzick.