Joseph “Joe” Anthony Cretel, 67, of Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11th at the Lone Jack Lake Conservation area. For directions, use google maps. The family will have signs out.
Joe was born October 15, 1952 in Kansas City, MO, to Marcel M. & Marie J. (Giaramita) Cretel. He married Cynthia Blystone on August 4, 1972. Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman. He umpired and coached baseball for over 30 years with Queen City, and coached baseball & football for 5 years at the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA. Joe did reenactment with the Three Trails Gang for 10-15 years. He enjoyed playing Santa in the local area’s gatherings and loved his grandbabies.
Joe is survived by his wife Cindy Cretel of the home; son, Michael Cretel (Jennifer); daughter, Amy Blankenship (Gregory); eight grandchildren: Eddie Blankenship, Sami Hieronymus (Kevin), James Blankenship, Victoria Blankenship, Kody Kent, Nicole Kennedy (Austin), Lauren Dillon, and Kyle Hunt; four great-grandchildren: Beau Blankenship, Kenneth Hieronymus, Aria Kennedy, and Asher Kennedy; two brothers: Marcel T. Cretel (Nadine) and Marceau P. Cretel; several nieces and nephews; and his dog Brutus. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem, Independence, MO 816-796-8600