Justin S. Krenz, age 17, of Merrill, passed away March 17, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.
He was born May 6, 1994 in Merrill, the son of Heidi (Hollister) Krenz and Scott Krenz.
He was a High School Senior. Justin was an avid gamer and internet surfer. He also enjoyed listening to music, skateboarding, tattoos and biking. Justin was a loving son and brother. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Justin will be sadly missed and he will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
He is survived by his Mother, Heidi Krenz (Dan) of Gleason; his father, Scott Krenz of Merrill; a sister, Brittany of Merrill; three brothers, Christian, Zachary and Tyler, all of Merrill; his grandmother, Lynn Barrett of Gleason; his grandfather, Patrick (Darlene) Hollander of Ringle; great-grandparents, Gabe (Patricia) Hollander of Wausau and Gladys (Ralph) Hintze of Merrill; uncles, Junior Osheim of Gleason and Kenneth (Teri) Krenz of Rhinelander; aunts, Bobbie (Alex) Barrett of Gleason, Vickie (Jay) Ellis of Irma and Kay (Tom) Krenz of Merrill; along with many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Diane Krenz; great-grandparents, Clyde and Irene Schmidt; and cousins Keaton and Kendel Weisman. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, at the Waid Funeral Home, Merrill. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday also at the Waid Funeral home.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield and Aspirus Hospice House for all of their care.