Obituary of Kenneth M. Krenz (Parks)

Krenz, Kenneth M. Saginaw, Michigan Kenneth passed away on March 8, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Kenneth was born on September 5, 1948 in Saginaw. His birth parents were Anson Franklin & Violet Laura (Most) Parks but he was brought up by his loving adopted parents Emanuel & Ameila (Konecny) Krenz. Kenneth is survived by his daughter Shannon Mae (Krenz) King-Yerks, son-in-law David Yerks, Daughter-in-law Holly (Gorthy) Krenz and brother and sister-in-law Fred & Sharon (Gray) Parks and half-siblings and their spouses Dwight & Karen Parks, Candace (Parks) & Jon Hafer, Crystall (Parks) & David Smith and stepdaughter Amy Dotson. Grandchildren Jacob Krenz, Jalen Krenz, and Allison Krenz, Hannah Castillo, Preston King and Gracee King. Kenneth was predeceased by his parents and adopted parents, adopted brother Gary Emanuel Krenz, half-brother Dale Parks, and his only son, Shawn Michael Krenz. Kenneth proudly served in the Army June 1968 Vietnam War was honorably discharged in 1970. He worked at Wickes Graphite, Saginaw Malleable Iron and City of Saginaw Road Division. He enjoyed riding his motor cycle, bowling, darts, and playing poker. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Per Kenneth's wishes cremation has taken place. Those wishing to express their love and sympathies are asked to consider a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers to their charity of choice. There will be no service of celebration.