Tristan Krogius Mourned By Family, Friends In Laguna Beach

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Tristan (Tris) Krogius, 88, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2021, his family announced over Legacy.com.

According to his obituary, Krogius was born in Tammerfors, Finland and emigrated to New York with his mother, Valborg, a U.S. citizen and his brother, Henrik, in 1939 as a refugee from the Russian invasion of Finland.

His father, Helge, remained in Finland until after the end of WW2 when he joined his family in Brooklyn Heights.

"He and Barbara have been deeply involved in St. Catherine School, Laguna Beach," his family writes.

Krogius is survived by his wife, Barbara, of 69 years, his six children: Ferril Onyett (Jack); Tony (Stephanie); Karin Krogius (Scott Mason); Eric (Kathleen), Mimi Walters (David); and Becky Radusovsky (Steve), 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

"His entire extended family loved and adored him and are so grateful for his wisdom, guidance, advice and teachable trips to Del Mar Racetrack. He had the ability to make each of us feel special. Dad and Granddaddy will be remembered for the extraordinary example he set as a husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, business executive, attorney and philanthropist," his family wrote. "We will miss you terribly and you are always in our hearts. The family is planning a Celebration of Life to honor his legacy."

In lieu of flowers, the Krogius Family invites you to make a memorial donation to Providence Mission Hospital [https://supportmissionhospital.org] in honor of Tris.

Read the full obituary on www.legacy.com.