BORN

1921

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Kaul Funeral Home

35201 Garfield Rd

Clinton Township, Michigan

Walter Krencicki Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 18, 2017.

Walter R. Krencicki, age 96, born in Hamtramck, MI on January 8, 1921 passed away May 17, 2017. Beloved husband to the late Henrietta. Loving father to Ronald (Barbara) Krencicki. Dear grandfather to Lisa (Brian) Sanford. Great-grandfather to Michael and Paul.

Walter was a church usher for as long as we can remember; first at Ebenezer Baptist Church, and then at Bethany Baptist. A highlight of being an usher was ushering every night of the Billy Graham Crusade at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in the 1950s.

He was proud of his Polish, Hamtramck heritage. Loved watching football, especially the Center Line High School and the Michigan State Spartans, traveling, and playing in his basement workshop. Walter took great pleasure in putting home movies and family photos on CD.

He worked as a Tool & Die maker at Arnold Tool and retired from Ford Motor Company. Walter will be remembered as an example of a loyal, generous, and giving man who made it his mission to call people on their birthdays, baked cakes for many, and played Santa for dozens of children. He and his stories will be missed by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Visitation Sunday, May 21 from 4-7pm at Kaul Funeral Home 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township.

Funeral Monday, May 22 at 11am with visitation at 10am at Bethany Baptist Church 19700 15 Mile, Clinton Township.

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May 23, 2017

Kathleen and Elvira Bard

Our family will remember Walter as a kind, friendly, dedicated usher at Bethany who always greeted people with a warm friendly smile and made you feel right at home. He was also a wonderful cake baker---making delicious cakes for people who had reached the landmark age of 90. My mother was a recipient and it really brought a smile to her face when she received it. It really made her feel very special.

Blessings to your family on the loss of a wonderful man,

The Bard Family

May 22, 2017

Cheryl Vinson-Parr

He played Santa Claus at the Ebenezer Baptist church I attended as a child. We couldn't wait for him to put down his sack and offer each child a small gift wrapped package of chocolates. A wonderful childhood memory for me.

May 22, 2017

Sheila Kelly

Lisa and family - God Bless you all as you celebrate and cherish memories. Xo

May 21, 2017

Hello Ron, Very sorry to hear of your Dads
passing.I have many fond memories of him when we hunted up north in Kingsley.He was a very congenial man and always welcomed me up at the cottage...I still remember the hip shot he made at one of the deers.Am currently out of town and would have attended.I wish you Mary and the girls well and would love to get together sometime..it would be great to share our good times.Just in case you would
heres my number and e-mail....best regards.
Len Brawner
586-567-1090
[email protected]

May 21, 2017

Len Brawner

Hello Ron...was very sorry to hear of your Fathers passing.Have many fond memories of your Dad hunting up at the cottage in Kingsley.I remember that hip shot he made at one of the deers.Great times we all had.
Am currently out of town...otherwise would attend.Would love to see you Mary and the girls sometime and will leave my number just in case we connect again.
Len Brawner 586-567-1090

May 19, 2017

Edward Tessmer

Walt was a greeter at Bethany Baptist Church. He would always greet my mom and me at the services. I wish I could attend the service for him. I live in Florida now.

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Kaul Funeral Home

35201 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48035

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22

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19700 15 Mile, Clinton Township, MI

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