Joseph J. Krumholz

Joseph J. Krumholz, 98, of Metamora, IL passed away at 1:50 pm on Friday, March 31, 2017 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on February 23, 1919 in Worth Township, IL to Bernard and Anna (Weber) Krumholz. He married Melberta K. Fandel on June 26, 1948 at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church in rural Metamora. She passed away on September 13, 2012. Surviving are his children Stephen (Scotti) Krumholz of Murchison, TX, Richard (Deb) Krumholz of San Luis Obispo, CA, Phyllis (Steve) Norder of Plainfield, IL, Mary (Steve) Lewis of Germantown Hills, IL, James (Carolyn) Krumholz of Eau Claire, WI, Joan (Dick Kelly) Ruder of Germantown Hills, IL, and Janet Krumholz of Sycamore, IL; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and three brothers. Joseph was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran serving as a decorated infantry soldier. He worked for many years at Metamora Township High School as a custodian and bus driver. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora, the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion Post #89 in Metamora. Joe had a variety of passions in his life, including the Chicago Cubs, who made his lifelong wish for a World Series Championship come true. He also loved cooking, gardening, and playing euchre, but above all his family. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora with Father Greg Jozefiak officiating. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 with visitation following at 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Metamora with military rites accorded by American Legion Post #89. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Mary's Catholic School. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.