Wayne E. Krebs

Wayne E. Krebs age 72 of Botkins died Friday January 18 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born on July 7, 1946 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Eugene & Velma (Liess) Krebs.  He married Judith “Judy” Schmitmeyer on April 17, 1971 at Sacred Heart Church, McCartyville. She survives in Botkins.  He is also survived by children: Scott E. & Lisa Krebs, Ft. Wayne, Jenny & Rob Sniegowski, New Knoxville, Jason L. and Candida Krebs, Bon Aqua, TN, Christopher & Kareen Krebs, Elyria and Kimberly & Mike Groetz, Beavercreek, 14 grandchildren, siblings: Shirley Chmielewski, Racine, WI, Leo & Paula Krebs, Dayton, Robert & Barbara Krebs, Botkins, in-laws: Diane Naseman, New Bremen, Gerald “Tex” Schmitmeyer, Nick “Pickles” Schmitmeyer both of McCartyville.  He was preceded in death by brothers-in-law Carl Chmielewski and Richard Naseman.  Wayne was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins, participated in Eucharistic Adoration for 25 years, and a parish council member.  He was a for vice president of Right to Life of Shelby County, a member of Brown Swiss Futurity, Ohio Brown Swiss Association, assistant Scout Master, Knights of Columbus and a former CYO Basketball coach.  He was a parts manager for Koenig Equipment and Dairyland Seed Sales representative.  Wayne was able to complete his vision for a devotional trail and memorial chapel of the unborn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Friday, January 25 2019 at Immaculate Conception Church, Botkins with Rev. Sean Wilson celebrant, burial to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 3 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, January 24, and Friday January 25 from 9 AM to 9:45 AM.  In Lieu of Flowers the family requests donations be made to the Right to Life of Shelby County and St. Joseph Indian School. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com .