Regina Kreuz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Regina “Jean” Marie Kreuz, 85 of Toledo Ohio passed away peacefully on December 24th, after a brief illness, while living with her son in Louisville, KY. Jean was born January 20th, 1928 to Florence and John Vogelbach of Toledo, Ohio. Jean attended Immaculate Conception grade school and graduated from Central Catholic in 1946 where she was class officer (vice president). After high school she worked as an executive secretary for the UAW in Toledo. Married October 21st 1950 to Robert Kreuz, Jean found her soul mate and together they shared close to 63 years of marriage. Always a homemaker, Jean was an active volunteer at St. Catherine parish. Jean coordinated the new physical education program initiated by then Preisdent Kennedy, while at St. Catherines. Jean returned to the work force and was hired as a part time receptionist at the Mellocraft Co., where it didn't take long for management to realize how special Jean was to everyone she talked with, both in person and on the phone. Jean quickly moved into a full time position, working in the collections department. It was here that Jean put her excellent communications skills, her wonderful personality, and keen sense of humor to work. Working with delinquent and disgruntled customers, she established personal relationships with many of them and turned many unhappy customers into loyal ones. Always one to tell a joke, Jeannie loved nothing more than to make people laugh. Her ability to remember jokes was un-canny. She herself always enjoyed a good laugh as well, and a ride on the Blue Streak at Cedar Point provided just that. Once down the big hill, she would laugh the entire ride and once finished, she wanted to ride it again just so she could laugh even more. After retirement, Bob and Jean were able to travel around the world and volunteered at St. Vincent's and Christ the King Schools. Jean's greatest pleasure was spending time with her kids and 7 grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bob, sons John and David, and brothers Leo, and John (Killed WWII) Vogelbach. Jean is survived by her daughter Mary Beth Durbin, son Marty, daughter-in-law Sharon, 7 grandchildren; Julie, Emily (Bhaskar) Biswas, Bridgette, Jim Kreuz, Melissa (Matt) Knott, Dr. Matt (Anne) Durbin, Amanda Durbin and Great Granddaughter Eloise Marie Knott. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Central Catholic High School, The Immaculate Conception (Darby) or the charity of your choice. Jeannie's oldest son John, passed away 3 days prior to her own passing. Visitation will be Thursday, January 2nd from 2-8 at Ansberg-West Funeral Home on W. Sylvania, with the rosary recited at 7:00pm. Funeral services will be Friday at Christ the King Church, starting 10:00am. The funeral was in Columbus, Ohio. We will be remembering John as well during these services. To send the family online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com

Regina Kreuz

January 20, 1928 - December 24, 2013