Obituary of Michael Krech

<h1>Michael Krech</h1> 1937 – 2010 With deep sadness, Michael’s family announces his passing on Monday, April 26, 2010 at his home in Waterloo. Michael was born in Windsor on September 27, 1937. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 43 years, Barbara (nee Ewasyke) on November 10, 2006. Michael is survived by his children, Lori (Martin) Berg and Michael Krech, and grandchildren, Emma Krech, Katie Berg and Alex Berg. Dear brother of Hank (Jacqueline) Krech of Grand Bend, Peter (Emina) Krech of Woodstock, and Daniel (Jackie) Krech of Toronto. Remembered by his aunts, Katarina Avbelj and Paula Demsar, both of Windsor, his mother-in-law, Lettie Ewasyke, and sisters-in-law, Pat (John) Kominar of Waterloo and Georgina Morgan (Joe DaSilva). Michael is also fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Louise (nee Avbelj) Krech. Michael earned his doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Windsor and was a retired Professor of Chemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University. He was also a retired Lieutenant of the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve. Michael was a longtime member of St. Jerome’s Catholic Community. Visitation at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, April 29 from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, April 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with parish prayers at 8 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 11a.m. at St. Michael’s RC Church, 240 Hemlock St. (at University Ave.) Waterloo with Fr. Jim Valk as celebrant. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario can be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.