Brian Jon Krenzke

Brian Jon Krenzke, 65, Carmel, passed away June 1, 2018. Brian was born September 3, 1952, in LaPorte, Indiana, to the late Robert F. and Beverly Jean (Jones) Krenzke. He married Marilyn (Anderson) on October 3, 1979.

Brian graduated from LaPorte High School and attended Ball State and Indiana Universities. He worked as a lobbyist for the Indiana Manufacturers’ Association early in his career. He was then employed with the Indiana Department of Transportation in land acquisition and recently retired from HNTB, where he also worked in land acquisition and as an appraiser. Brian was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and could not have been more proud of their World Series win. He was well read and enjoyed staying abreast of current events. He was a great cook and also took great pride in caring for his yard. Above all, Brian was strongly devoted to his family, especially his 5 precious grandchildren who brought him great joy. Finally, Brian will fondly be remembered as a humble, kind and gentle man.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Lind and Pam Krenzke.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; children, Matt Krenzke of Carmel, Paul (Kady) Krenzke of Fishers, and Andi (Jeff) Wiklund of Downers Grove, Illinois; brothers, Kerry (Darlene) Krenzke of Seattle, Washington, and Scott (Gloria) Krenzke of LaPorte; grandchildren, Mason, Sophie, Lila, Kai and Emily; and nephews and nieces Christopher and Brian Oliver, Shaun, Marci, Leslie, and Pam.

Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, June 9, 2018, in the chapel at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Fr. Ted Rothrock will officiate the 1 p.m. memorial service that will follow visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ICAN http://www.icandog.org/support-us. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.