Zigmunt “Zig” Kryszczuk, age 76, of Hickory, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Born October 3, 1944 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, he was the son of Michael Kasmer Kryszczuk and Wanda Kryszczuk (nee Tarnowski). He immigrated to the United States in 1952, relocating to Rockford, IL and was incredibly proud to become a US citizen at the age of 19. He graduated from Rockford East High School in 1962 and earned an Associate’s degree in engineering at DeVry Technical Institute. He married Adra Ellen Forrester in July of 1968, and they raised their children in Hoffman Estates, IL. He was a dedicated husband, and family was always his number one priority.
Zig was a loving and proud father to his daughters. While he was playful and fun, he also espoused a strong work ethic and encouraged his children to constantly seek knowledge. He was equally proud of their doctoral degrees and their crafting, having taught them both to swing a hammer and use a drill. He was famous for building back decks, smoking turkeys, and playing a mean game of cribbage.
For most of his career he worked in electronics sales, retiring in 2008. When not working and after his retirement, he loved to spend his free time woodworking, crafting, and gardening. For years he regularly square danced with Adra and their friends at the Flying Squares in the Chicago area. After retirement he and Adra moved to Hickory to be close to their grandchildren. He enjoyed playing cards, especially Cribbage, Poker, and Samba. Zig was active in the social group, Newcomers of Catawba Valley, where he headed one of the group's game nights. He proudly wore the title of ‘World’s Biggest Fan’ at his grandsons’ sporting events, concerts, and theatrical performances.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Gerald Schindler.
Zig is survived by his wife of 52 years, Adra; his daughters Elizabeth Braun (Jeff) and Katherine Farris (Steve); his grandsons, Will (16), Zack (14), Ryan (14), and Kyle (12); his sisters Sharon Schindler and Yvonne Kryszczuk-Grimes (Chuck); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Condolences may be sent to the Kryszczuk family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to www.cityofhope.org/giving.
There will be an internment in Illinois at a future date, and a virtual memorial service will take place in the coming weeks, details to be shared by the family.
The Kryszczuk family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home, Hickory, NC.
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