Kenneth C. Krenek, 81, entered into eternal peace with our Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2006, after a lengthy illness. Born in College Station, Texas, on January 29, 1925, Ken was employed by the City of Corpus Christi as Superintendent of Parks for 34 years, from which he retired in 1985.
Ken's devotion and love for his family was rivaled only by the passionate loyalty he had for his beloved alma mater, Texas A&M University, from which he graduated class of 1945 with a degree in landscape architecture. Answering the call from his country to serve in World War II, Ken served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps, where he stayed active as a reservist for 40 years, retiring with the rank of Major, USAF.
After serving his country and graduating from school, Ken married the love of his life, Mary Lou Hagedorn, of Edinburg, Texas, on February 6, 1951. They moved to Corpus Christi to start their new life together which included his new job with the city and raising their family of 5 children.
Ken had a variety of interests and was active in many areas, most notably as a pilot, a master gardener, and a woodworking craftsman, activities in which he spent countless hours flying as well as growing and making things. But first and foremost was his undying support for his cherished Aggies. He was a long-time member of the Nueces County A&M Club, a Century Club Member, and a 12th Man Permanently Endowed Scholarship Donor. Additionally, he served on the 12th Man Foundation Board of Directors for many years.
Ken's contributions over the years to the university, and specifically to the athletic programs were varied and numerous, but none were more important to him than his support of the football team. He attended virtually every home game from the 1950's through 2004. All of his fellow Aggies who knew him will surely miss his frequent flashing of the "Gig 'em" sign!
He actively participated in numerous other organizations during the years, including serving as past president of the Texas Turfgrass Association; board member of the Nueces County Program Development Council, an agricultural extension program; Moravian Club member; Reserve Officers Association member; St. Mary's Holy Family Guild member; and an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Lou; son Robin Krenek of Houston, Texas; son Tim Krenek and his wife Debbie and daughter Holly of Bellaire, Texas; daughter Beckie Robinson and her husband Dennis and step-son Adam of Houston, Texas; son Jeff Krenek of Portland, Oregon; and daughter Lisa Hedrick and her husband Kenneth and step-daughters Kristen and Leslie of Houston, Texas; sister Gladys Patrick of College Station, Texas; sister Lillian Thompson of Longwood, Florida; sister-in-law Harriet Martin and her husband Al of Edinburg, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Sunday, December 10, 2006 in the Reid Chapel at Seaside Memorial followed by a rosary. A funeral mass was held the next day at St. Piux X Catholic Church followed by graveside services at Seaside Memorial.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association of South Texas.
Ken's devotion and love for his family was rivaled only by the passionate loyalty he had for his beloved alma mater, Texas A&M University, from which he graduated class of 1945 with a degree in landscape architecture. Answering the call from his country to serve in World War II, Ken served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps, where he stayed active as a reservist for 40 years, retiring with the rank of Major, USAF.
After serving his country and graduating from school, Ken married the love of his life, Mary Lou Hagedorn, of Edinburg, Texas, on February 6, 1951. They moved to Corpus Christi to start their new life together which included his new job with the city and raising their family of 5 children.
Ken had a variety of interests and was active in many areas, most notably as a pilot, a master gardener, and a woodworking craftsman, activities in which he spent countless hours flying as well as growing and making things. But first and foremost was his undying support for his cherished Aggies. He was a long-time member of the Nueces County A&M Club, a Century Club Member, and a 12th Man Permanently Endowed Scholarship Donor. Additionally, he served on the 12th Man Foundation Board of Directors for many years.
Ken's contributions over the years to the university, and specifically to the athletic programs were varied and numerous, but none were more important to him than his support of the football team. He attended virtually every home game from the 1950's through 2004. All of his fellow Aggies who knew him will surely miss his frequent flashing of the "Gig 'em" sign!
He actively participated in numerous other organizations during the years, including serving as past president of the Texas Turfgrass Association; board member of the Nueces County Program Development Council, an agricultural extension program; Moravian Club member; Reserve Officers Association member; St. Mary's Holy Family Guild member; and an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Lou; son Robin Krenek of Houston, Texas; son Tim Krenek and his wife Debbie and daughter Holly of Bellaire, Texas; daughter Beckie Robinson and her husband Dennis and step-son Adam of Houston, Texas; son Jeff Krenek of Portland, Oregon; and daughter Lisa Hedrick and her husband Kenneth and step-daughters Kristen and Leslie of Houston, Texas; sister Gladys Patrick of College Station, Texas; sister Lillian Thompson of Longwood, Florida; sister-in-law Harriet Martin and her husband Al of Edinburg, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Sunday, December 10, 2006 in the Reid Chapel at Seaside Memorial followed by a rosary. A funeral mass was held the next day at St. Piux X Catholic Church followed by graveside services at Seaside Memorial.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association of South Texas.
Kenneth C. Krenek, 81, entered into eternal peace with our Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2006, after a lengthy illness. Born in College Station, Texas, on January 29, 1925, Ken was employed by the City of Corpus Christi as Superintendent of Parks for 34 years, from which he retired in 1985.
Ken's devotion and love for his family was rivaled only by the passionate loyalty he had for his beloved alma mater, Texas A&M University, from which he graduated class of 1945 with a degree in landscape architecture. Answering the call from his country to serve in World War II, Ken served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps, where he stayed active as a reservist for 40 years, retiring with the rank of Major, USAF.
After serving his country and graduating from school, Ken married the love of his life, Mary Lou Hagedorn, of Edinburg, Texas, on February 6, 1951. They moved to Corpus Christi to start their new life together which included his new job with the city and raising their family of 5 children.
Ken had a variety of interests and was active in many areas, most notably as a pilot, a master gardener, and a woodworking craftsman, activities in which he spent countless hours flying as well as growing and making things. But first and foremost was his undying support for his cherished Aggies. He was a long-time member of the Nueces County A&M Club, a Century Club Member, and a 12th Man Permanently Endowed Scholarship Donor. Additionally, he served on the 12th Man Foundation Board of Directors for many years.
Ken's contributions over the years to the university, and specifically to the athletic programs were varied and numerous, but none were more important to him than his support of the football team. He attended virtually every home game from the 1950's through 2004. All of his fellow Aggies who knew him will surely miss his frequent flashing of the "Gig 'em" sign!
He actively participated in numerous other organizations during the years, including serving as past president of the Texas Turfgrass Association; board member of the Nueces County Program Development Council, an agricultural extension program; Moravian Club member; Reserve Officers Association member; St. Mary's Holy Family Guild member; and an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Lou; son Robin Krenek of Houston, Texas; son Tim Krenek and his wife Debbie and daughter Holly of Bellaire, Texas; daughter Beckie Robinson and her husband Dennis and step-son Adam of Houston, Texas; son Jeff Krenek of Portland, Oregon; and daughter Lisa Hedrick and her husband Kenneth and step-daughters Kristen and Leslie of Houston, Texas; sister Gladys Patrick of College Station, Texas; sister Lillian Thompson of Longwood, Florida; sister-in-law Harriet Martin and her husband Al of Edinburg, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Sunday, December 10, 2006 in the Reid Chapel at Seaside Memorial followed by a rosary. A funeral mass was held the next day at St. Piux X Catholic Church followed by graveside services at Seaside Memorial.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association of South Texas.
Ken's devotion and love for his family was rivaled only by the passionate loyalty he had for his beloved alma mater, Texas A&M University, from which he graduated class of 1945 with a degree in landscape architecture. Answering the call from his country to serve in World War II, Ken served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps, where he stayed active as a reservist for 40 years, retiring with the rank of Major, USAF.
After serving his country and graduating from school, Ken married the love of his life, Mary Lou Hagedorn, of Edinburg, Texas, on February 6, 1951. They moved to Corpus Christi to start their new life together which included his new job with the city and raising their family of 5 children.
Ken had a variety of interests and was active in many areas, most notably as a pilot, a master gardener, and a woodworking craftsman, activities in which he spent countless hours flying as well as growing and making things. But first and foremost was his undying support for his cherished Aggies. He was a long-time member of the Nueces County A&M Club, a Century Club Member, and a 12th Man Permanently Endowed Scholarship Donor. Additionally, he served on the 12th Man Foundation Board of Directors for many years.
Ken's contributions over the years to the university, and specifically to the athletic programs were varied and numerous, but none were more important to him than his support of the football team. He attended virtually every home game from the 1950's through 2004. All of his fellow Aggies who knew him will surely miss his frequent flashing of the "Gig 'em" sign!
He actively participated in numerous other organizations during the years, including serving as past president of the Texas Turfgrass Association; board member of the Nueces County Program Development Council, an agricultural extension program; Moravian Club member; Reserve Officers Association member; St. Mary's Holy Family Guild member; and an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Lou; son Robin Krenek of Houston, Texas; son Tim Krenek and his wife Debbie and daughter Holly of Bellaire, Texas; daughter Beckie Robinson and her husband Dennis and step-son Adam of Houston, Texas; son Jeff Krenek of Portland, Oregon; and daughter Lisa Hedrick and her husband Kenneth and step-daughters Kristen and Leslie of Houston, Texas; sister Gladys Patrick of College Station, Texas; sister Lillian Thompson of Longwood, Florida; sister-in-law Harriet Martin and her husband Al of Edinburg, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Sunday, December 10, 2006 in the Reid Chapel at Seaside Memorial followed by a rosary. A funeral mass was held the next day at St. Piux X Catholic Church followed by graveside services at Seaside Memorial.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association of South Texas.
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