Christy Junior Genzel, 92 of Urbana, passed away at 1:17 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, surrounded by his three children.

A visitation will be held from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells Street, Paxton followed by burial in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda with military honors.

Christy was born February 18, 1930, in Cissna Park the son of Christy A. and Myrtle Crozier Genzel.  He married Barbara Jean Camp June 28, 1950, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Loda, the first wedding performed in the new church.  She preceded him in death March 9, 2021.

He is survived by two daughters, Linda (Edward) Genzel Hynan of Waco, Texas, Mary (Dan) Genzel Slack of Centennial, Colorado and a son Mark (Sheryl) Genzel of Fisher; five grandchildren Patrick (Sharon) Hynan, Andrea (Matt) Slack-Cookson, Kristy Slack, Sarah Slack, Christopher (Kari) Genzel and four great-grandchildren Sadie and Ivy Hynan and Ashley and C.J. Genzel and siblings RoseAnna (Myron) Frichtl, Glenn (Alice) Genzel, Lily Mae (Jerry) Ditman, Lee (Martha) Genzel and Dale (Delores) Genzel.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Genzel, infant son, Michael Genzel, parents, brothers Earl Genzel and Merle Genzel and a special uncle, Wallace Crozier.

Christy graduated from Loda High School in 1948 and was class Valedictorian.  He was awarded a scholarship to Normal College.  He later received an Associate Degree from Parkland College.

He proudly served as Sargent in the United States Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma from 1952-54 and in the Army Reserve 1954-58.

Christy's occupation and work history included house mover, carpenter and general contractor with Genzel Brothers; M.C.I. Construction, Field Supervisor: D.K.C. Inc. Job Superintendent; Tri-R Construction, Supervisor and Carpenters Local 243 for 45 years.

He and his family moved from the Buckley-Loda area to Urbana where they resided for the past 45 years.  He was a very active member of Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Urbana.  Christy had also served on the St. John's Lutheran School Board and Buckley-Loda High School Board and was past president of both boards.

Christy attended many Cubs games with his Uncle Wallace in the 1940s, riding the train to Chicago.  His family remembers special times with him including helping Mary with renovations and additions on four different homes, Mark working with his dad for over 12 years in the construction business and being Linda's biggest supporter-cheerleader; his example has given her the skills to last a lifetime.  When in his 80's, he was able to chase his great grandson up the hill.  Many of his grandchildren always enjoyed hearing the story "The Three Billy Goats Gruff".

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.  Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com .