Arthur "Arte" Edward Krenn, 85, of 366 Roosevelt Street, Fond du Lac, passed away at his home on Monday, November 26, 2007.
He was born on August 22, 1922 in New London, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph & Cecilia (Weller) Krenn.
On October 20, 1945, he married Shirley Elaine Sampson at the Church of Peace, Fond du Lac.
Arte worked at Vulcan Manufacturing for 25 years before retiring in 1982.
Arte served in World War II as a Tank Commander in the 1st Armored Division, where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a decorated war hero earning 3 Purple Hearts and 3 Bronze Stars. He also was a war correspondent. His war chronicles can be viewed at http:/krennpapers.com.
Arte was active in his retired years in the American Legion, where he served on the executive board for 15 years. He also was active in the VFW. Arte was a member of the firing squad for those veterans passing. He grew up during the depression and worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps, Camp Riley Creek, Fifield, WI.
Arte worked hard for the NACCCA Chapter 94 as recording secretary. He was instrumental in raising funds to erect the 20th bronze statue erected in the country (and 1st in the State of Wisconsin) to commemorate the CCC workers. The statue and building can be viewed on the corner of Park Avenue and Pioneer. He also played an integral part in fundraised for the outside display of the helicopter and armored personal vehicle at the American Legion Hall.
Arte participated in Fond du Lac parades. He could be seen in his uniform standing handsome and tall, and proudly waving from the tank that drove him in the parade. Arte also enjoyed visiting schools and sharing his experiences with the children.
Arte also enjoyed spending time with his family fishing, playing cards, or debating politics. He enjoyed sharing his views, (sometimes controversial - mostly not), about the world and frequently wrote Letters to the Editor in the Fond du Lac Reporter. He especially enjoyed spending time with his "honey boy" great-grandson John Bevan III, "Trey".
He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 62 years, 4 daughters, Gloria Abel "Yas", Donna Snyder "Hoot", Sharon Luedtke "Chubbs", and Bonnie Konen "my little girl down the street", all of Fond du Lac; one son Arthur "Mush" (Krystal) of Fond du Lac; 13 grandchildren, Michelle "Mick" (Paul) Hughes, Tammy (JJ) Abel-Bevan "my Honey girl", Pam (Mike) Smith, Rob (Amy Luedkte), Danny Paul Snyder, and Deanna "Babe Doll" (Justin) Swonger all of Fond du Lac, Scott Luedtke of Roxboro, NC, Shane "Shaney" (Stacy) Abel of Port St. Lucie, FL, Traci Fischer of Indian Harbor, FL, Charles "Chuck" Passon of Milwaukee, Heather "Honey Girl" Rohde, Gerald "Bear" Luchinski Jr. of Fond du Lac, and Shilah "Pie" Luchinski of Hilbert.
Also surviving are 13 great-grandchildren, Jaimie Pulcine, Haley Pulcine, Ciarra Hughes, Jayden Hughes, John A. Bevan III "Trey", Acacia Elaine Bevan, Keeley Towne, Owen and Elizabeth Luedtke, Kai-Charles James Rumbuc, Elliot Arthur and Chloe Elaine Swonger, all of Fond du Lac, Kaitlyn Abel of Port Lucie, Fl,; 2 great-great grandchildren, Sydney Rose Whetstone and Ryder Towne.
He is further survived by brothers and sisters, Leroy, Mary Jane, and Sal Cross all of Fond du Lac, Danny of Oshkosh, Fred (Millie) of Marshfield.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joseph and David, his sisters, Helen Howe and Irene Bradison; one great-great grandchild Jullian Whetstone.
Visitation: The family will receive relatives and friends at the Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E. Division St., Fond du Lac, from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 29, 2007.
Services: Funeral Services will be held at the Zacherl Funeral Home on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. Entombment will immediately follow at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Ledgeview Memorial Park.
He was born on August 22, 1922 in New London, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph & Cecilia (Weller) Krenn.
On October 20, 1945, he married Shirley Elaine Sampson at the Church of Peace, Fond du Lac.
Arte worked at Vulcan Manufacturing for 25 years before retiring in 1982.
Arte served in World War II as a Tank Commander in the 1st Armored Division, where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a decorated war hero earning 3 Purple Hearts and 3 Bronze Stars. He also was a war correspondent. His war chronicles can be viewed at http:/krennpapers.com.
Arte was active in his retired years in the American Legion, where he served on the executive board for 15 years. He also was active in the VFW. Arte was a member of the firing squad for those veterans passing. He grew up during the depression and worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps, Camp Riley Creek, Fifield, WI.
Arte worked hard for the NACCCA Chapter 94 as recording secretary. He was instrumental in raising funds to erect the 20th bronze statue erected in the country (and 1st in the State of Wisconsin) to commemorate the CCC workers. The statue and building can be viewed on the corner of Park Avenue and Pioneer. He also played an integral part in fundraised for the outside display of the helicopter and armored personal vehicle at the American Legion Hall.
Arte participated in Fond du Lac parades. He could be seen in his uniform standing handsome and tall, and proudly waving from the tank that drove him in the parade. Arte also enjoyed visiting schools and sharing his experiences with the children.
Arte also enjoyed spending time with his family fishing, playing cards, or debating politics. He enjoyed sharing his views, (sometimes controversial - mostly not), about the world and frequently wrote Letters to the Editor in the Fond du Lac Reporter. He especially enjoyed spending time with his "honey boy" great-grandson John Bevan III, "Trey".
He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 62 years, 4 daughters, Gloria Abel "Yas", Donna Snyder "Hoot", Sharon Luedtke "Chubbs", and Bonnie Konen "my little girl down the street", all of Fond du Lac; one son Arthur "Mush" (Krystal) of Fond du Lac; 13 grandchildren, Michelle "Mick" (Paul) Hughes, Tammy (JJ) Abel-Bevan "my Honey girl", Pam (Mike) Smith, Rob (Amy Luedkte), Danny Paul Snyder, and Deanna "Babe Doll" (Justin) Swonger all of Fond du Lac, Scott Luedtke of Roxboro, NC, Shane "Shaney" (Stacy) Abel of Port St. Lucie, FL, Traci Fischer of Indian Harbor, FL, Charles "Chuck" Passon of Milwaukee, Heather "Honey Girl" Rohde, Gerald "Bear" Luchinski Jr. of Fond du Lac, and Shilah "Pie" Luchinski of Hilbert.
Also surviving are 13 great-grandchildren, Jaimie Pulcine, Haley Pulcine, Ciarra Hughes, Jayden Hughes, John A. Bevan III "Trey", Acacia Elaine Bevan, Keeley Towne, Owen and Elizabeth Luedtke, Kai-Charles James Rumbuc, Elliot Arthur and Chloe Elaine Swonger, all of Fond du Lac, Kaitlyn Abel of Port Lucie, Fl,; 2 great-great grandchildren, Sydney Rose Whetstone and Ryder Towne.
He is further survived by brothers and sisters, Leroy, Mary Jane, and Sal Cross all of Fond du Lac, Danny of Oshkosh, Fred (Millie) of Marshfield.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joseph and David, his sisters, Helen Howe and Irene Bradison; one great-great grandchild Jullian Whetstone.
Visitation: The family will receive relatives and friends at the Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E. Division St., Fond du Lac, from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 29, 2007.
Services: Funeral Services will be held at the Zacherl Funeral Home on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. Entombment will immediately follow at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Ledgeview Memorial Park.
Arthur "Arte" Edward Krenn, 85, of 366 Roosevelt Street, Fond du Lac, passed away at his home on Monday, November 26, 2007.
He was born on August 22, 1922 in New London, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph & Cecilia (Weller) Krenn.
On October 20, 1945, he married Shirley Elaine Sampson at the Church of Peace, Fond du Lac.
Arte worked at Vulcan Manufacturing for 25 years before retiring in 1982.
Arte served in World War II as a Tank Commander in the 1st Armored Division, where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a decorated war hero earning 3 Purple Hearts and 3 Bronze Stars. He also was a war correspondent. His war chronicles can be viewed at http:/krennpapers.com.
Arte was active in his retired years in the American Legion, where he served on the executive board for 15 years. He also was active in the VFW. Arte was a member of the firing squad for those veterans passing. He grew up during the depression and worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps, Camp Riley Creek, Fifield, WI.
Arte worked hard for the NACCCA Chapter 94 as recording secretary. He was instrumental in raising funds to erect the 20th bronze statue erected in the country (and 1st in the State of Wisconsin) to commemorate the CCC workers. The statue and building can be viewed on the corner of Park Avenue and Pioneer. He also played an integral part in fundraised for the outside display of the helicopter and armored personal vehicle at the American Legion Hall.
Arte participated in Fond du Lac parades. He could be seen in his uniform standing handsome and tall, and proudly waving from the tank that drove him in the parade. Arte also enjoyed visiting schools and sharing his experiences with the children.
Arte also enjoyed spending time with his family fishing, playing cards, or debating politics. He enjoyed sharing his views, (sometimes controversial - mostly not), about the world and frequently wrote Letters to the Editor in the Fond du Lac Reporter. He especially enjoyed spending time with his "honey boy" great-grandson John Bevan III, "Trey".
He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 62 years, 4 daughters, Gloria Abel "Yas", Donna Snyder "Hoot", Sharon Luedtke "Chubbs", and Bonnie Konen "my little girl down the street", all of Fond du Lac; one son Arthur "Mush" (Krystal) of Fond du Lac; 13 grandchildren, Michelle "Mick" (Paul) Hughes, Tammy (JJ) Abel-Bevan "my Honey girl", Pam (Mike) Smith, Rob (Amy Luedkte), Danny Paul Snyder, and Deanna "Babe Doll" (Justin) Swonger all of Fond du Lac, Scott Luedtke of Roxboro, NC, Shane "Shaney" (Stacy) Abel of Port St. Lucie, FL, Traci Fischer of Indian Harbor, FL, Charles "Chuck" Passon of Milwaukee, Heather "Honey Girl" Rohde, Gerald "Bear" Luchinski Jr. of Fond du Lac, and Shilah "Pie" Luchinski of Hilbert.
Also surviving are 13 great-grandchildren, Jaimie Pulcine, Haley Pulcine, Ciarra Hughes, Jayden Hughes, John A. Bevan III "Trey", Acacia Elaine Bevan, Keeley Towne, Owen and Elizabeth Luedtke, Kai-Charles James Rumbuc, Elliot Arthur and Chloe Elaine Swonger, all of Fond du Lac, Kaitlyn Abel of Port Lucie, Fl,; 2 great-great grandchildren, Sydney Rose Whetstone and Ryder Towne.
He is further survived by brothers and sisters, Leroy, Mary Jane, and Sal Cross all of Fond du Lac, Danny of Oshkosh, Fred (Millie) of Marshfield.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joseph and David, his sisters, Helen Howe and Irene Bradison; one great-great grandchild Jullian Whetstone.
Visitation: The family will receive relatives and friends at the Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E. Division St., Fond du Lac, from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 29, 2007.
Services: Funeral Services will be held at the Zacherl Funeral Home on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. Entombment will immediately follow at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Ledgeview Memorial Park.
He was born on August 22, 1922 in New London, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph & Cecilia (Weller) Krenn.
On October 20, 1945, he married Shirley Elaine Sampson at the Church of Peace, Fond du Lac.
Arte worked at Vulcan Manufacturing for 25 years before retiring in 1982.
Arte served in World War II as a Tank Commander in the 1st Armored Division, where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a decorated war hero earning 3 Purple Hearts and 3 Bronze Stars. He also was a war correspondent. His war chronicles can be viewed at http:/krennpapers.com.
Arte was active in his retired years in the American Legion, where he served on the executive board for 15 years. He also was active in the VFW. Arte was a member of the firing squad for those veterans passing. He grew up during the depression and worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps, Camp Riley Creek, Fifield, WI.
Arte worked hard for the NACCCA Chapter 94 as recording secretary. He was instrumental in raising funds to erect the 20th bronze statue erected in the country (and 1st in the State of Wisconsin) to commemorate the CCC workers. The statue and building can be viewed on the corner of Park Avenue and Pioneer. He also played an integral part in fundraised for the outside display of the helicopter and armored personal vehicle at the American Legion Hall.
Arte participated in Fond du Lac parades. He could be seen in his uniform standing handsome and tall, and proudly waving from the tank that drove him in the parade. Arte also enjoyed visiting schools and sharing his experiences with the children.
Arte also enjoyed spending time with his family fishing, playing cards, or debating politics. He enjoyed sharing his views, (sometimes controversial - mostly not), about the world and frequently wrote Letters to the Editor in the Fond du Lac Reporter. He especially enjoyed spending time with his "honey boy" great-grandson John Bevan III, "Trey".
He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 62 years, 4 daughters, Gloria Abel "Yas", Donna Snyder "Hoot", Sharon Luedtke "Chubbs", and Bonnie Konen "my little girl down the street", all of Fond du Lac; one son Arthur "Mush" (Krystal) of Fond du Lac; 13 grandchildren, Michelle "Mick" (Paul) Hughes, Tammy (JJ) Abel-Bevan "my Honey girl", Pam (Mike) Smith, Rob (Amy Luedkte), Danny Paul Snyder, and Deanna "Babe Doll" (Justin) Swonger all of Fond du Lac, Scott Luedtke of Roxboro, NC, Shane "Shaney" (Stacy) Abel of Port St. Lucie, FL, Traci Fischer of Indian Harbor, FL, Charles "Chuck" Passon of Milwaukee, Heather "Honey Girl" Rohde, Gerald "Bear" Luchinski Jr. of Fond du Lac, and Shilah "Pie" Luchinski of Hilbert.
Also surviving are 13 great-grandchildren, Jaimie Pulcine, Haley Pulcine, Ciarra Hughes, Jayden Hughes, John A. Bevan III "Trey", Acacia Elaine Bevan, Keeley Towne, Owen and Elizabeth Luedtke, Kai-Charles James Rumbuc, Elliot Arthur and Chloe Elaine Swonger, all of Fond du Lac, Kaitlyn Abel of Port Lucie, Fl,; 2 great-great grandchildren, Sydney Rose Whetstone and Ryder Towne.
He is further survived by brothers and sisters, Leroy, Mary Jane, and Sal Cross all of Fond du Lac, Danny of Oshkosh, Fred (Millie) of Marshfield.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joseph and David, his sisters, Helen Howe and Irene Bradison; one great-great grandchild Jullian Whetstone.
Visitation: The family will receive relatives and friends at the Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E. Division St., Fond du Lac, from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 29, 2007.
Services: Funeral Services will be held at the Zacherl Funeral Home on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. Entombment will immediately follow at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Ledgeview Memorial Park.
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