LaVern F. Krenke's obituary , Passed away on April 23, 2026 in Kearney, Nebraska

LaVern F. Krenke

May 22, 1929 - April 23, 2026 (96 years old)

Kearney, Nebraska

LaVern F. Krenke's obituary , Passed away on April 23, 2026 in Kearney, Nebraska

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home

Share

LaVern F. Krenke

May 22, 1929 - April 23, 2026 (96 years old)

Kearney, Nebraska

Are you a family member?

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

LaVern F. Krenke Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved LaVern F. Krenke of Kearney, Nebraska, who passed away at the age of 96, on April 23, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Theodore Krenke and Mathilda Krenke (Schmidt); his brothers, Ralph Krenke (Mary) and Wayne Krenke (Jeanette); and his brother-in-law Marvin Bodtke (Lois).

He is survived by: his wife Lorene Ruth Bodtke; his children, Alan Krenke (Linda) of Hartland, WI, Juleen Arehart (Steven) of Wilcox, NE and Barbara Gurnett (Steve) of Colorado Springs, CO; his grandchildren, Adam Krenke (Rachal) of Hartland, WI, Alex Krenke (Sara) of Delafield, WI, Aaron Arehart (Elaine) of Kearney, NE, Nathan Arehart (Amanda) of Kearney, NE, Rachel Arehart of Fort Collins, CO, Sarah Arehart of Hastings, NE, Cory Gurnett of Fort Collins, CO and Katelyn Gurnett of Houston, TX; and his great grandchildren, Grey Krenke, Henry, Levi Arehart, Anna, Peter and Margaret Krenke. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of LaVern F. Krenke.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer LaVern F. Krenke’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Thu

Apr 30

Visitation

First Lutheran Church
3315 Avenue G Pl, Kearney, NE 68847

Thu

Apr 30

Funeral service

First Lutheran Church
3315 Avenue G Pl, Kearney, NE 68847

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize LaVern F. Krenke and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original