John M. Krajcirik Jr.

March 30, 1943 — April 20, 2020 (age 77)

BOARDMAN — John M. Krajcirik Jr., 77, passed away on Monday, April 20 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

John was born March 30, 1943, in Youngstown to John and Eleanor Rosko Krajcirik.

He was a 1961 graduate of Chaney High School and graduated from Youngstown State University in 1966 with a bachelors degree in industrial engineering.

He served in the U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers in Germany.

He worked as an industrial engineer for U.S. Steel and RMI.

John was a member of St. Christine Church. He was also a member of the Mahoning Valley Civil War and WWII Heritage Society in Canfield.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

John leaves his wife, Cheryl Follmeyer Krajcirik, whom he married May 27, 1967; a daughter, Christine (Rick) Joyce of Rio Rancho, N.M.; two sisters, Geri (Bernie) Kosar of Canfield and Janet (Dave) Linssen of Tempe, Ariz.; many nieces and nephews; and the love of his life, his granddaughter, Julia.

John was preceded in death by his parents.

Due to the COVID-19 health restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John's name to the Rich Center for Autism, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555.

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This story was originally published April 24, 2020 at 1:29 PM with the headline "John M. Krajcirik Jr.."