G. Pauline Krick, age 95, of Greenville, Ohio, and formerly of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 1:46 PM at her residence. She was born on March 9, 1920 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late John D. & Gladys E. (Ary) Smith.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Ken L. Krick and wife Linda of Caryville, TN; brother, Royce Smith of Versailles and several dear nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their deepest appreciate to all of Pauline’s caregivers throughout the years , Charles & Shirley Lavey, Alpha Howard and April Baker.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Chalmer F. “Chub” Krick whom she was married on February 8, 1941; brothers, Berman & Charles Smith, twin brother, Paul Smith; and sisters, Edith Beisner and Elsie James.
Pauline worked as the secretary to the superintendent at Tri-Village Schools for 24 years retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Ft. Jefferson United Methodist Church and was the secretary for the Schools Employee Retirement Club.
There will be a service held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Doug Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Jefferson, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Monday, March 23, 2015 from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.
It was the wishes of Pauline to be able to pass away peacefully at home and with the help of State of the Heart Hospice this wish was granted and for that reason please make all memorial contributions to the State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com