Darl Kriete, passed away at home October 7, 2024. He was born July 1, 1934 in Seymour, Indiana, to the late Lawrence and Loveda Kriete.
Darl earned his Bachelor’s in Physical Education from Indiana University and his Master’s in Science from Northern Illinois University. He began his career at West Leyden High School in Northlake, IL in February of 1960, where he taught Physical Education and Driver’s Education and coached football, basketball and golf.
Retiring in 1996, Darl’s love for teaching never waned, as he continued to instruct summer driver’s education for several years. His love for golf was not just a pastime but a significant part of who he was. Darl worked at Oakbrook Golf Club as a starter for ten years, and during his tenure as an educator and coach, he also served as a part-time starter at White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville, Illinois. Every spare moment he found was spent on the greens, perfecting his swing and enjoying the game he loved so dearly.
Beloved husband of 70 years to Marilyn L. Kriete; loving father of Kimberly Dantino, Karin (Chris) Carani and the late Kevin Kriete; cherished grandfather of Stephanie Dantino, Sarah Dantino, Alexis Carani, Ede Carani and Audrie Carani; dear brother to the late James Kriete, the late Roy Kriete, the late Louise Durham, his twin brother – the late Carl Kriete, the late Robert Kriete, Sue (Thomas) Dunn and Nikki Foist.
A visitation was held on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst. Funeral Service held at Christ United Methodist Church, 920 Swain Avenue, Elmhurst. Interment at Elm Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Residential Hospice, Residential Hospice Foundation, 5440 Corporate Drive Ste. 400, Troy, MI 48098, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105.
For information, 630-834-3515 or www.elmhurstfh.com.
