William "Bill" W. Krebs
William "Bill" W. Krebs
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William "Bill" W. Krebs, 92, of Louisville, KY passed away on his favorite holiday on December 25, 2024.
Bill was a retired Machinist for Caldwell Tank in Louisville.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Lillie Oliver Holmes Krebs.
Bill is survived by his by step-children, Donna Campbell, Stephen Holmes (Michele), and Deborah Jones (Lynn); his grandchildren, Darren Powell (Lisa), Damon Powell, Brian Jones, Brandon Jones, Mary Gen Boley (Eric), and Elliott Holmes; and 5 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 3, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Newcomer, East Louisville Chapel (235 Juneau Drive). A service will follow visitation that evening at 6:00 pm at the funeral home. A private burial will take place at Franklinton Cemetery in Henry County, KY.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to the WHAS Crusade for Children.
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235 Juneau Dr, Louisville, KY 40243
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