Dennis Keith Krenz

Dennis Krenz, age 83, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Monday, September 7, 2026 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton. 

Memorial Services will be held Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Wheaton.

Dennis was born on February 24, 1943, in Graceville, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Alvina Krenz. He graduated from Tintah High School in Tintah, Minnesota in 1961. He went on to attend Alexandria Technical College from 1962 to 1964, where he received a two-year degree in drafting and carpentry.

Dennis married Bonita Johannsen on August 31, 1963. Together, they were blessed with two sons. Dennis and his family lived in Minneapolis for eleven years, where he worked as a head draftsman for Tescom Corp.

In 1976 Dennis and his family moved to the family farm in Redpath Township near Wheaton. He farmed until 1990, when he opened Krenz Restoration on Broadway in Wheaton. There, Dennis put his craftsmanship to work stripping and refinishing furniture until his retirement in 2018.

Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family and using his talents to refinish antiques and build furniture for his sons and their families. Dennis and Bonita also spent many wonderful years camping with their dogs. He especially enjoyed sitting by the campfire with a little dog on his lap.

Dennis was active in Good Shepherd Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and on the church council.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Bonita, of Wheaton, Minnesota; his two sons, Brad (the late Kris) of Wheaton, Minnesota, and Darin (Jessica) of Norcross, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Katie, Joe, Tayler (Riley), Koral (Toby), and Reid; and two great-grandchildren, Braxen and Bergen; brother Larry (Nancy) Krenz; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Alvina Krenz; his stepfather, Edgar Christianson; and his daughter-in-law, Kris Krenz.

Dennis will be dearly missed by his family and friends. His love for his family, his craftsmanship, and the many things he created with his own hands will remain a lasting part of his legacy.

May he rest in peace.