Joseph E. Britz, 77, of Huntley, IL died after an extended illness on September 12, 2013 in Elgin, IL. A memorial gathering for Joe will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 1pm-4pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. With a service at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or the American Cancer Society.
Joe was born August 21, 1936 in Springfield, IL, the son of William and Harriett (Beeby) Britz. Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. On September 3, 1960 he married Joan Schuster. Joe started his career at Pipe Line Service company as a salesman, later becoming regional salesman in Houston, Texas for Plexco and retiring as President, Chevron Kazakhstan. Joe was a Scoutmaster in Houston, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and enjoyed travel, cruises, watching Chicago sports teams, and seeing his grandchildren grow up. He is survived by his two sons, Douglas J. Britz and wife Sherri of Bettendorf, IA, Stephen J. Britz and wife Suzy of Flower Mound, TX; six grandchildren: Stephen Jr., Joseph, Benjamin (Stephanie), Jessica, Jacob and Alyssa Britz. Joe is also survived by his siblings: William (Marina) Britz, Jr. of Wheatland, WY, Ruth Ann (Tom) Waymire of Huber Heights, OH, Nancy (Pate) Philip of Wood Dale, IL, and Tom Britz of Irvine, KY and two Aunts: Esther (Richard) St. John of Springfield, IL and Doris Gumbel of Pekin, IL and by many nieces, nephews and other family members. Joe is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Joan Britz.
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My deepest condolences for the Britz family. While I only met Joe a handful of times, he left an incredible impression on me. My uncle, Richard, was so fond of both Joe and Joan and thankful for the friendship they provided to him for so many years. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
We met Joe and Joan on a cruise and had a great time together. We also went on another cruise together and had another great time. I have a picture of both of them with us on vacation that I see every day. We are so sorry for the Britz family, He was a great person and will be missed. Our condolences to his family.
Gayle and I offer our deepest condolences. Joe and Joan were long-time friends having met at American Public Gas Association meetings. APGA was a close knit group of good friends that came together four times a year when family events were shared. Joan and Joe were a big part of that. We were honored to visit their home in Huntley after Joe's retirement. They were greatly missed at APGA but we still enjoy the memories.
Joe will be missed dearly! He was always so kind to myself and my family. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. I have been blessed to have known him.
We are deeply saddened learning of Joes passing. We will always miss him. Joe was my mentor at Chevron and I would have been lost without his mentoring.
Barbara and I are surprised and saddend at the news of Joe's death. When Joe was with Plexco as National Sales Manager, he was always very supportive and considerate of me in our business relationship. I grew to value him as a friend and as a business associate. Barbara and I send our Sincere Condolences to his Family and Friends.
I really liked Joe. I was his landscaper for the years for the years he lived in Sun City. I knew Joan and did all his brick work. We would swap birthday cards mostly about the dogs he loved. I will miss own chats and his comedic nature.
My deepest condolences to the Britz Family. My friend and I met Joe on a cruise last year and had a great time getting to know him. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed.