Herbert A. Krien, 65 of Algonquin, passed away at his home on Saturday evening, July 12, 2014 with his family by his side following a year long battle with cancer.
He was born June 25, 1949 in Chicago, the son of Herbert H. and Ingeborg (Henke) Krien. He was raised in Park Ridge and graduated from Main South High School in 1967. He joined the Naval Reserves and attended Harper College. He was united in marriage to Valerie Goerlitz in May of 1978. In 1979 he joined the Glendale Heights Police Department and worked traffic as a police officer. He was a devoted husband and father, caring for his wife and raising their three children. Following his retirement in 2009, he worked for the Kane County Sheriff’s Office in the Court Security Division. He married Regina M. Demartini on June 12, 2010 and the couple made their home in Algonquin. He had a passion for model trains and his 2007 Mustang, and enjoyed helping with the children's ministry at Light of Christ Lutheran Church. He and Regina were dachshund enthusiasts who thrived on the companionship and amusement of the breed.
Herb is survived by his wife, Gina of Algonquin, his son, Justin (Heather) Krien of Carpentersville, his daughters, Laura (Manny Morillo) Krien of Arlington Heights & Katie Krien of Albuquerque, NM, his grandchildren, Jessica, Ashley, Alice & Daniel, his step-son, Kadin Carter and step-daughter, Stephanie Carter both of Algonquin and his sister, Karen Shea of Antioch, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Valerie in 2006.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. of Saturday, July 26, 2014 with visitation after 10:00 a.m. at the Light of Christ Lutheran Church, 100 Hanson Road, Algonquin. Burial will be in McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodstock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Dear Krien family, I dont know what can or will bring you comfort at this difficult time, but maybe the words found at John 528, 29 will. There Jesus said that one day all now resting in the grave will live again. At the time of this grand resurrection, the world will be free from suffering and death. Psalm 3729 Revelation 214 No resident will say I am sick. Isaiah 3324 Mr. Krien will be able to live life in perfect health, never again hearing the word cancer. Take care and please accept my sincerest condolences.