Gene R. Krohn

Gene R. Krohn
Born August 23, 1927 at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island passed away peacefully at age 90 on September 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Helen (nee Riemer), four adult children Jane (Paul) Majewski, Susan (Michael) Kunce, JoAnn (John) Kneynsberg, and Gary R. (Mary Fran nee Blum) Krohn. Also survived by 11 grand children, and 5 great grand children, brothers Wade (Evelyn, deceased), Dale (Delores), Glen (Doris), and sister Carol (Marty Terlep). Preceded in death by his parents William and Ella (nee Yunker) Krohn.
Gene was a life long resident of New Lenox. Fifty year member of Trinity Lutheran Church, current member of Immanuel Lutheran, past member of the New Lenox Lions Club, and 28 year veteran of the New Lenox Volunteer Fire Department (retired Assistant Chief). He graduated from Joliet Township H.S. in 1945 and proudly served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. in 1991 after 40 years of service.
He took pleasure in woodworking, camping, and motorcycle riding for countless years and was known to many as "Pinky the Clown". His smile was broad and bright, his laughter genuine, and his willingness to help others limitless. He was truly a part of "The Greatest Generation". Gene was blessed to have had a long retirement, enjoy a winter home in Clearwater, Florida, been a supporter of the New Lenox Historical Society, and participate in the 73rd Veterans Honor Flight from Chicago in 2016.
The family will receive visitors on Saturday, September 23, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 10731 W. LaPorte Road, Mokena beginning at 10am followed by a memorial service at noon. Interment will be private at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial Gifts in remembrance of Gene may be made to Honor Flight Chicago (a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization) at 938 W. Montana Street, Chicago, IL 60614 (tel.) 773.227.VETS (8387) or https://www.honorflightchicago.org/donate/
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