Age 91, of Dexter passed away on Sunday 13 July at Towsley Village in Chelsea. Jim was born in Reading, PA on 1 July 1923, son of Dr. William F. and Gertrude (Huyett) Krick.
After graduating from Reading High school he attended Swarthmore College getting a degree in Structural Engineering. Upon graduating he took a job with The Austin Engineering Co. Austin did much of the engineering work for Dow Chemical in Midland, MI. While Jim was working in Midland, MI, he met Barbara Ruth Temple at the First United Methodist Church. They were married in that church on June 18, 1954. After a European honeymoon he lived in Detroit and Cleveland. In January 1956 he moved to Ann Arbor to work for Cummins and Barnard, Inc. and lived there until February 2012. He became a copartner and retired from C & B in 2006.
Jim was active in the Eastern Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor and later the downtown Club. He served on SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Business) for many years. He was active in the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers and served on The Washtenaw County Board of Appeals. He also enjoyed plays and was a member of The Civic Theater.
From 1957 to 2012 his family was involved with the teenage exchange program called Youth For Understanding.
Jim is survived by his wife of over 60 years Barbara T. Krick, four daughters: Rebecca Krick, Katharine Krick, Susanna (Mark) Bucholz, Deborah (Charles) Curtis; eleven grandchildren Adolphus Senior, Tammi (Mike) Cooney, Shaleena (Nick Schalek) Senior, Stacy Gibson, Jevon Pruitt, Kyle (Lauren) Bucholz, Deion Pruitt, Dallas Curtis, Sarah Bucholz, Quinn Curtis, Taryn Curtis and four great grandchildren Aiden Schalek, Kaitlyn Cooney, Madisyn Schalek and Daniel Cooney. He was the American Dad to Hans Stein, Chrischi Barthel, Andreas Jokel, Christoph Brethack, Kai Bartlmae, Theis Klauberg, and Lorenz Bartlmae of Germany, Bengt Anneback and Per Bjerner of Sweden, Hans Nymarsk, Kenneth, Christensen, Lise Nymarsk and Thomas Forsberg-Madsen of Denmark, Hansulrich Baumgartner, Amade Schnyder and Marcel Hugo of Switzerland, Jari Malenin of Finland and Rafael Servan of Spain
Jim loved to sail, fly and travel. He sailed and raced his 19’ Lightning which he named “Kricket” in Saginaw Bay and he used his airplane to take him from Cleveland to Reading for many years. He owned a plane before he owned a car. Jim’s interest in Kiwanis took him to many national meetings. It was a great opportunity to take the family camping and see the United States There were many trips overseas to weddings and to show grandchildren Europe. He loved to travel with friends and enjoyed planning mystery trips.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, July 23, 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church, 120 S. State St, Ann Arbor. Burial of ashes will be at the church's memorial garden.
In place of flowers donations can be sent to Youth for Understanding at 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 100, Bethseda, MD 20817 in Jim ‘s name to be used for student scholarships. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.
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