John Walter Kruk, 83, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born April 9, 1940 in Chicago to the late Walter and Helen (née Michalewicz) Kruk. He held a variety of employments in his lifetime including engineering and auditing. John was a devoted husband and father with numerous interests including gardening, duck hunting, soccer, Rock Steady Boxing, and cheering on the Chicago Cubs. Mostly he cherished time spent with his family. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith; children, Peter (Kim) Kruk and Alice (Brad) McDonald; he loved and greatly enjoyed his grandchildren, Owen, Cassidy, Colin, Andrew, Alex and Cameron; sisters, Janet, Susan, and Nancy. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Joyanna; and brother, Albert Kruk.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 13, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Road with calling one hour prior. Friends and family will also be received 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 12, at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Pine Valley, 1320 East Dupont Road with a Recitation of the Rosary at 5:45 p.m. Interment at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Cemetery Mary Magdalene Oratory, Fort Wayne.
