John E Crites Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 2, 2026, at the age of 99, John E Crites of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Enos and Mamie Brown Crites; his siblings, Herman, Homer, Herbert, Verneda, Ocie and Ollie Crites; his daughters, Cathy Crites and Jane Foeste; and his wife Velma.
He is survived by: his friend Velma Geraldine Peek; his fathers-in-law, John and Westview Lodge; his half-brothers, Sam Crites of St. Louis and Henry Crites (Marie) of Virginia; his nieces, Kandy Peek of Cape Girardeau and Janis Koch of Jackson; his son-in-law Mike Foeste (late Jane) of Tennessee; his grandsons, Chris Foeste (Lauren), Rob Foeste of Cape Girardeau and David Crites (Evie) of St. Louis; and his great grandchildren, Chase, Ryan Foeste, Cadie and Xoie Crites.
If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests the Masonic Home of Missouri.
