John Stribrny Obituary

A warm, loving man with a marvelous sense of humor and appreciation for the finest things in life, the love of friends, the miracle of natural beauty, another's smile. You will ever be my strong example of what a person can and should be. Perceptive, sharp of mind and quick of wit (whiplash quick!), we love you. Rest well.

Our deepest sympathy to the Mayer family. Although I never met Lynne's dad, I know of him through her and her family. I confess that I cannot take my eyes off of John's beautiful art that graces the Mayer home. Yet, his greatest masterpiece is the children that he and Mrs. Stribrny brought to this earth. I could never find a more wonderful, loving friend than Lynne. John's art and his legacy live on in the fabulous "gifts" he left the world. Our thoughts are with the Mayer and Stribrny families. Thank you all for the colors and love that you bring to this world.

-Jayne Borgelt and family

To The Stribrny Family:



We send our prayers, love and sympathy to all. As we journey through life we cross paths with many people. We were privileged to meet John along the way. He was devoted to his family, and was of service to his community and above all his country. He generously shared his knowledge and artistic talents with those he came in contact with. As he gave of himself, he made this world a better place for those whose lives he touched. Always treasure the memories, the stories, the artwork and the crafts that he left behind. We share deeply in your loss.



Jerry and Pattie Cheop & Family

& Grandma Margie

John came to the rescue of the Czechoslovak Heritage Museum with his creative talent, a number of years ago. He willingly created a beautiful logo which we needed for the IDOT to post an informational sign to attract visitors from the expressway. The logo which incorporates Prague's famous Powder Gate Tower and the letters "CSA" graced the Eisenhower Expressway at Harlem, for many years, when the museum was in Berwyn. His design became our trademark at our new Headquarters in Oak Brook. It beautifies our sign, our brochure, and the front door to the museum. Thanks to John not only for his creative input, but for his cheerful attitude whenever our paths crossed. He will be remembered fondly. His must be a beautiful heaven.

GOODBYE JOHN



These where my last words to my friend and neighbor. What do you say to a man whose every breath maybe his last?

I want't to say more but the words couldn't come.

John helped me

He told me how happy he was with his life.

He was happy with his wife

He was happy with his children

He was happy with his grandchildren

He was happy to share his passion for art and nature with his students

He was happy to serve his country

He was happy to be my neighbor



I was happy to be his friend



GOOD BYE JOHN

I'll remember Mr. Stribrny as someone who always welcomed a teenage boy into his family and his home.



With fond memories and deep sympathy --

John has been my art instructor for many years. Each ribbon I won for a painting, I thanked John for it. He guided me thru my work and he was always right in what he told me to do. I will miss his guidance greatly.

Please accept my deepest sympathy and warm thoughts to Val and Family.



Eleanor Lubben

and also her husband John Lubben

I'm 45 years old now and have known Johnny since I was a child. I will always remember him as immensely talented, charming and charismatic; with an enthusiasm and sense of humor that was easily contagious. He seemed to live life fully and embrace the most important things in it, like devotion to family & friends and love for his country. One of the beautiful gifts he shared was his ability to see and express God in nature through his art. I will always think of Johnny Stribrny with a smile and am grateful to have known him.



Warm thoughts and love are with his family and friends at this time.

I am very sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

MEMORIES OF JOHN AT SCHOOL HALL AND SOKOL CAMP WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.

John was a good friend and kind of a second father to me.I always enjoyed our visits together and working on his old cars and van. His art was an inspiration and sometimes a breath of fresh air. We are really going to miss him. May he rest in peace.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in this time of great loss. Mr. Stribrny was a remarkable man and his legacy is great in the lives of his children, grandchildren and great grandson. There are many other lives he touched and invested himself in through the years. The world is a better(and more beautiful) place because of his life.

My mom has always spoken so highly of John. May the happy memories of him comfort you at this most difficult time.

Dr. Linda Morris

(daughter of Louise Morris)

All our Love and Sympathy to the Stribrny Family in this time of sorrow.