William Lee (Bill) Krening was born September 13, 1928 on the farm north of Fort Morgan, the oldest child of William and Hannah Krening.  He passed away May 18, 2018 at the age of 89 years, at Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan.

Following his high school years, he went back to work on the family farm.  He joined the army in 1950, and served until 1952, including a tour of duty in Korea.  Upon his honorable discharge from the army, he returned to the Fort Morgan area.

He married Eva on August 29, 1953, and they resided in Fort Morgan for all of their 64 years of marriage.  To this union were born two sons:  Michael and Kirk.  Bill worked in numerous auto dealerships in the Fort Morgan area throughout his life.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Rotary Club, and he was a Freemason.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hannah, his brothers Leonard (Barbara) and Donald (Venie), his sister Donna (Bruce), and his daughter-in-law Erika.

He is survived by his wife Eva, sons Michael (Mae Mockerman), and Kirk (Melanie), five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services will be held Wednesday, May 23 at 11 a.m. at Heer Mortuaries & Crematory with Pastor Michael Gross officiating.  Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association or the Freemasons are requested in lieu of flowers.