George Krsak

George John Krsak was born October 1, 1922 in Tyler, WA. He died peacefully on February 28th. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Elena (Chavez) Krsak, his brothers Joe and Henry, and his sister Leona Young. He is survived by his sisters: Maryanne Anthony of Snoqualmie, Nicky McVeigh of Seattle, and Ellen Johnson of Imperial Beach, CA. His family includes Mike (and Jean) of Mercer Island, Mimi, of Seattle, Katie (and Robert) Anselmi of Denver, Jeannie (and Dayton) Balinbin of Mercer Island, 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.George worked at Boeing and served in the US Army as part of the Greatest Generation. While attending Seattle College, he met Rita Horan at a St. Patrick’s Day dance. They were happily married from 1948 until her death in 2003. He rejoices to be reunited with her. George worked as a bricklayer and masonry contractor and leaves a legacy of many homes and public buildings. He was a founding member of St. Monica Parish, a Patron of CYO Camping’s Order of the Cross, a supporter of Seattle University, and a volunteer for Friends of the Needy. Rosary at 10:30, Funeral Mass at 11, both at St. Monica Catholic Church, followed by a reception, on Thursday, March 7th. Donations may be made to Seattle University Advancement Office or to St. Monica Church or School.

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