Contributions to the tribute of Thomas E. Krenz

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The family of Thomas E. Krenz uploaded a photo

Thursday, October 27, 2016

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The family of Thomas E. Krenz uploaded a photo

Thursday, October 27, 2016

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The family of Thomas E. Krenz uploaded a photo

Thursday, October 27, 2016

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Alan Pape posted a condolence

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Cousin Tom was the best cousin ever. We were both born in Milwaukee in 1942 and neither of our fathers had to serve in WWII. Tom lived upstairs from a grouchy old Mr Pagel and across the street from our Lutheran church on 18th and Locust. It was a big deal when Uncle Emil and Aunt Mildred moved out into the country into the old Town of Wauwatosa on West Congress Street. We gave them our old jungle gym set and visited the Krenz's often. Tom and I played in "the swamp" many wonderful hours. Both of us got real leather jackets and pump BB guns for Christmas in 1951 after Mom, Barbs and I had moved out to 78th and Ruby. I attended Tom and cousin Bill Kraus' Craig School then on 76th and Congress Street and spent many hours together building forts and learning to love girls in our 5th and 6th grade class. We all had new three speed bikes and could go anywhere we wanted to. I missed not going to Custer High School with Tom and Bill and the sweet girls and boys from Craig grade school. We always shared family Holidays and weeks up at Grampa Neitlel's cottage on Big Silver Lake near Wautoma where we all learned to swim, fish and smoke cigerates. (Lucky Strike were the "boys" evil choice). Tom was our "Best Man" at our wedding in 1965 (Marilyn Todd). Tom and Mary were the first to start a family and real full time work, rent an apartment,etc. of all the cousins. He was always very mature for his age and always had his eyes on advancement for his jobs and careers. He showed us all how to raise great kids and manifest strong loyalty to those we love, our church and the community. I always wished that Tom and I had ended up living closer together as we would have had many projects and more great times, like the "Old Days". Someday we will have plenty of time to get caught up on "Cousin Time". in the Great Here After. Bless You Thomas Krenz. Alan Pape

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Todd Block posted a condolence

Thursday, March 6, 2014

I grew up looking a lot like Tom. I posted a picture from his tenth grade in the photo area. That was taken about 4 days before I was born. His mom and my mom were sisters who had grown up in the depression. Everything was used until it could not go on any longer. As Tom outgrew clothes, Tim would get them. After Tim, they were placed in boxes in their attic. Throughout my childhood I remember going over to Tom's attic and "shopping" for new clothes. The knees and elbows had patches and the colors were sometimes hard to tell. But I had clothes that still had "some" life. And yes, I did have a shirt like the one in the picture. Don't know if it is the same, but maybe. Till we meet again, Tom. Todd Block

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Charlie Mantey posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

To the entire Donn & Becky Krenz family, Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you in the upcoming days and weeks ahead. With sympathy, Kathy & Charlie Mantey

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Kendra Cychosz posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Thank you to the hardest working, most loving man. My life has definitely been better with you in it. People always tell me I'm a lot like you, which is the biggest compliment ever! My heart is full of wonderful memories and I will forever see the twinkle in your eyes and think of your giant smile and hearty laugh. I will miss your big giant hugs and your silly jokes! I love you with all my heart Grandpa! All my love forever, Kendra Rose

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The Vaughan Family posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

The Vaughan Family purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Thomas E. Krenz.

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Herman-Taylor Funeral Home lit a candle

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

It is our honor and privilege to serve the Krenz family and to provide this permanent memorial website in memory of Thomas E. Krenz.

In loving memory of

Thomas

1942 - 2014

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