Krist
William “Bill” H. Krist, a devoted husband and loving father, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 20, 2012. He was a resident of Cogburn Nursing Home West. He was born in Detroit, MI and was a long time resident of Semmes.
Bill was a WWII veteran, a purple heart recipient, and had recently gone to Washington, DC on Honor Flight V. He retired, after 40 years with Chrysler Corp. He loved his Lord and was a former member of Evergreen Lutheran Church in Detroit and was a current member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Mobile where he was a former Trustee. “Papa Krist” was an avid Detroit Tigers and Detroit Redwings fan and loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Estelle Krist; three children, Carol (Leon) Druckenmiller, Mark (Connie) Krist, and Lisa Nelson; nine grandchildren, Billy (Tara) Druckenmiller, Jeff (Lesley) Druckenmiller, Jennifer Krist, Brandy (Michael) Williams, Mark (Lindsey) Krist, Jr., Julie Goings, Trey Goings, Julia Claire Nelson, and Michael Nelson, five great grandchildren, Drake, Drew, and Zoe Grace Druckenmiller, Nathan Williams, and Elle Krist; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Visitation will be held from Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 10:00 until 12:00 noon. Church services will follow at 12:00. Interment will be in Valhalla Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3900 Airport Blvd. Mobile, AL 36608.
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