John Krifka

BELLA VISTA, Ark. -- John Bruce Krifka, 76, of Bella Vista died Thursday, July 7, 2022, at a skilled nursing facility.

He was born June 7, 1946, in St. Louis, the son of Celestine and Frank Krifka.

John was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, where he graduated in 1970. He was also an assistant vice president for Chiquita Banana Foods before retiring. John loved sports and attending his son's many events. He enjoyed traveling and living life to its fullest.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lee McGregor Krifka of Bella Vista; son, John Krifka II of Bella Vista; brother, Donn (Shirley) Krifka of St. Louis; sister-in-law Linda (Philip) Horvath of Naperville, Illinois; nieces and nephews, Stephanie Krifka, Jessica (Mike) Brock and Philip (Sheena) Horvath; great-nieces and great-nephews, Luke and J.P. Brock, and Scottie, Colt and Tate Horvath.

A visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. July 23 at Faith Lutheran Church in Bentonville, with a celebration of John's life to follow at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John's name may be made to Faith Lutheran Church. 1602 NW. 12th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712.

Condolences may be shared at www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

Epting Funeral Home in Bentonville is in charge of arrangements.