John Albert Kretlow Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Albert Kretlow (Grand Junction, Colorado), who passed away on March 29, 2023 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Kretlow and Eugenia Kretlow (Haertel); his wives, Aloysia Kretlow and Hazelle Kretlow; and his siblings, Robert, William, George and Rosemary Bialeeci.

He is survived by: his children, John, Robert (Jan), Jessie, Barbara (Tom), Rose Przybylski (Ken), Joan Mogoddamm (Farhad) and Lynda Kretlow (Susan Timney); his grandchildren, Jennifer Young, Steven Kretlow, Phillip Kretlow, Chris Hollander, Tonya Przybylski, Karla Przybylski, Tasha Kretlow and Cole Kretlow; his sister Jean Pophal; his stepdaughters, Kathi Keeney (Bob) and Patti Hill (Dennis); and his stepgrandchildren, Kim Roberts, Ken Keeney, Geoff Hill and Matt Hill. He is also survived by four step great-grandchildren.

The family also asks, in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions be made in John's honor to Hospice Authora Care Collective, 12500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC, 27405.