Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Jun 30, 1950 - Jan 6, 2026
My sincerest condolences to the Krayenvenger family. Keeping you all in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Mike Sacra
January 15, 2026 | Bel Air, MD | Coworker
My most sincere sympathy to the family of David ... his children and grandchildren.
Over the course of many years, David was a Volunteer for me at Meals on Wheels.
He and his sidekick, Neil, would come on Thursdays, deliver the meals, sit in my office to chat a bit,
then it was off to get an ice cream cone, BEFORE lunch!! David was very generous in a quiet, covert way.
More than once, he would ask me if there was someone receiving MOW, that was having difficulty paying
Donna White
January 13, 2026 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Through Daren, I see that Mr. K believed in hard work and compassion. A wonderful legacy!
Allow God's love and peace to soothe you through this time of grief.
Marcia Jones
January 13, 2026 | Owings Mills, MD | Friend
Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. K. I was one of his students from way back. Sympathy to the whole family.
Wendy Martin
January 10, 2026 | Adams Center, NY | Student
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Mary Bova
January 09, 2026 | Watertown, NY | Coworker
I knew Dave almost exclusively as Jeff’s dad, a man Jeff always spoke of with such deep love and great esteem. Unfortunately for me, due to geographical distance I spent time with him on only a handful of occasions, but they left their mark. It was clear from the moment I met him that he was a man of great integrity, kindness, and fortitude. It’s no wonder his family and friends not only loved him so much, but also held him in such high regard. He carried himself with a quiet dignity and...
Laura Waters
January 09, 2026 | Philadelphia, PA | Acquaintance
David was a kind and generous soul. He will be missed by all who knew him!
Doug Marlow
January 09, 2026 | Watertown, NY | Friend
He was my 6th-grade teacher, and I’m 55 now, yet I still have vivid memories of Mr. K. To this day, I can remember getting hit on the side of the head with an eraser more than once, thanks, Mr. K! He was truly a great teacher. There are only a handful of teachers who have stood out to me throughout my life, and he was certainly one of them. Rest in peace, Mr. K.
John Varno
January 08, 2026 | Spring Hill, FL | Student
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rest in peace Uncle
Eryn Benson
January 08, 2026 | Family
David “Mr. K” Krayenvenger of Watertown, NY passed away at his home.
Born in East Aurora, NY in June of 1950 to Edward N. Krayenvenger and Marie T. Krayenvenger, he graduated from Iroquois Central Schools and then SUNY Geneseo with a degree in Elementary Education. Mr. K, as his students knew him, taught 6th grade at the Wiley Building at Watertown City School District in Watertown, NY for his entire career. An avid antique dealer and furniture restorer, David could often be found at local Antique shops or travelling the eastern seaboard to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He was a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels, a program he was an ardent supporter of.
He is survived by two siblings, Diane (Tom) and Sharon (Ed). He is also survived by his 3 children, Daren, Traci and Jeffrey, as well as five grandchildren, Bella, Katie Mae, Alexis, Ryan, and Huck. He is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Marie Krayenvenger.
Per his wishes, there will be no service or calling hours.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc. and condolences may be left online at www.reedbenoit.com.
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