Melvin Krejci, age 84, of LaGrange Park. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Bonnie Krejci, nee Fridrych; fond father of Jeanne (Gregory) Taraszkiewicz, Michael (Christie) Krejci, Jill (Richard) Gilbert; dear grandfather of Jackson Fields, Megan Taraszkiewicz, James Krejci, Charles Krejci and Stefan Weston; brother of the late George (Priscilla) Krejci; brother-in-law of the late Robert (Marcia) Fridrych; uncle of George (Rhonda) Krejci, Todd (Meagan) Fridrych and Scott (Anne) Fridrych.
Visitation Monday, February 21, 2022, from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 10:30 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield.
A live stream of the Service will be available to be viewed at www.memorialslive.com/krejci a few minutes before the time of Service at 11 A.M. If you are unable to participate during the live stream a recording will be available to be viewed at anytime and downloaded at the same link by day’s end on Thursday.
Per State Mandate, all guests attending any indoor services are required to wear a mask.
Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park.
Mel was very involved in the Western Golf Association and Evans Scholars. As a younger man, Mel enjoyed playing softball, horseshoes and golf. In the later years, Mel carried on his love of sports by attending sporting events played by his grandchildren as well as his alma mater, Riverside-Brookfield High School. He was a local super fan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to: The Evans Scholarship Foundation 2501 Patriot Boulevard Glenview, IL 60026-8022 wgaesf.org
Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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Very sorry to hear of Mel’s passing. I first met Mel when I volunteered for the BMW Golf Championship at Cog Hill, and Mel was in charge of the Shot-Link group. I volunteered numerous times after that, the final time being at Medinah in 2019, which was Mel’s final BMW tournament. I found Mel to be a very warm and gracious man who was well-respected by the many volunteers who worked with him through the years. I know that he loved the game of golf, and will be sorely missed by the BMW tournament family, and particularly the Shot-Link group. Thanks for everything, Mel.
I am just one of many softball players in LaGrange Park (one of the old lady teams) that enjoyed Mel behind the plate! Thanks for all the years of consistently being there! Prayers to the family and friends!
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We’re saddened to hear of Mel’s passing, our thoughts are with you Bonnie and your family. One of the best neighbors of all time!