Roy John Kretz-Christopher, IL

Roy John Kretz, 61, passed away Saturday, August 29 at Lavender Ridge in Mt. Vernon after a long illness.

He was born on September 27, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Roy Peter Kretz and Mary Helen Kretz (Chizmadia). He is survived by his son RJ Kretz (Mynette) of Champaign, two grandchildren Addie and Mason; one brother Robert (Lisa) Kretz of Bluford and his daughter Shannon Kretz and two sisters, Catherine Kretz of Bloomington and her children Kali (Chris) Poulard, Charles (Michelle) Boaz and Todd (Lauren) Boaz and Cindy Kretz (Dave Stark) of Mulkeytown. He was proceeded in death by his parents.

Roy was a graduate of Illinois State University and he worked for the Illinois Department of Revenue as an auditor his entire career. He liked gardening, hiking and outdoor activities and was a member of the Audubon society, which complemented his many outdoor adventures. He was an enthusiastic comic collector with Superman being his main hero character and he attended numerous comic conventions.

He enjoyed spending time with family and you would regularly find him in many Euchre card games. Roy enjoyed the variety of Southern Illinois vineyards and he would always find some new offerings to add to his taste of wines. He was a member of the St. Andrews Catholic Church Knights of Columbus.

Visitation will be on Tuesday September 1, 2020 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Wednesday 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday September 2, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the St. Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Burial will be at St Andrews Catholic Cemetery in Christopher. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Roy was loved by his many friend’s and family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the compassionate care provided to Roy at Lavender Ridge Memory Care and through SSM Hospice.

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