Robert N. Krentz, Jr.
June 3, 1951 - March 27, 2010


Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 3:26 PM MDT


Robert N. Krentz, Jr., 58, left our world Saturday, March 28, 2010. 


Rob was born  June 3, 1951 in  Douglas, Arizona.   He attended elementary school in Apache, AZ, played football for the Douglas Bulldogs when they won the State Championship in 1968 and graduated from Douglas High in 1969. 

After completing two years at Cochise College, Rob attended the U of A graduating with honors and a degree in Animal Science in 1975.  Upon graduation he received a fellowship to Cornell University but chose instead to come home. 

Rob returned to the family ranch where he worked for his father, Bob, and his uncles Stuart and Jules Krentz.  He married his sweetheart, Susan Kimble in 1977, after which the family bought out the uncles and continued to build their dreams in partnership with Bob and brother, Phil Krentz.  At the time of his parents’ death he shared the partnership with his sister Susan Pope. 

Always active in his community, Rob served as President of the Cochise Graham Cattle Growers from 1993-94 and served on their Board of Directors.  He also served as a Board member for the Arizona Cattle Growers from 1993 to 1994.  Rob was currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Malpai Borderlands Group and President of the Whitewater Draw National Resource Conservation District.  Rob was a kind and gentle man, a husband, brother, father, grandfather and good friend to all. He will be sorely missed. 

He is survived by his wife, Susan, two sons, Andy (wife Amanda) of Las Cruces, NM and Frank Krentz, Douglas, AZ, daughter, daughter Kyle Gutierrez (husband Brandon) and two grandchildren Robert and Madyson Gutierrez of Green River, Wyoming, a sister, Susan Pope (husband Louie), brother Phil (wife Carrie), nephews Ed Pope (wife Kami and son Cole) of El Paso Texas, and Ben Krentz, niece Kathy Pope Hall (husband David Joe) of Atoka Oklahoma, and numerous other relatives of the Krentz and Kimble families. 

Rob was preceded in death by his father Bob Krentz and mother Louse Kennedy Krentz.

 A Rosary will be recited at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Douglas, Arizona on Friday, April 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.  A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday April 10, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. also at St. Luke’s Church.  A Celebration of Rob’s Life will be held at the Gadsden Hotel following the services.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rob Krentz Memorial Fund: The Cowbelles: c/o Carol Riggs/ 4466 N. Brooks Road; Douglas, AZ 85608 or the ACGA’s Litigation Fund: c/o Patrick Brey 1401 N 24th St # 4; Phoenix, AZ  85008-4638.   

Pallbearers are:  Robbie Sproul, Bill Martin, John Zamar, Don Kimble, Gerry Bhomfalk and Frank Adams  Honorary Pallbearers are:  Dr. Roland Snure, Bill Snure, Clay Snure, Ben Snure, Billy Ben Snure, Tom  Husted, John Robbins, Trey Reed, Fred Davis, Bill Wendt, Lynn Carchner, Zane Alba, Bob Boss, Gary Thrasher, Edward Elbrock, Don Steiman, Bill Kimble Sr., Bill Kimble Jr, Wes Kimble, Jon Kimble, Steve Kimble, Rob and Stevie Kimble, Jim Phippard, Dr. Stuart Strhal, Mark , Ethan and Cody Percell, Louie Pope, Ed Pope, Ralph Pope, Don Pope, Marshall Rice,  Dick Rice, Bill and David White, David Jo Hall, Frank Krentz, Jess Gutierrez, Brandon Gutierrez, Brian Gutierrez, Doug Rogers, Homer Deen and Don, Steve Brooks, Dennis Brooks, Spencer Brooks, Randy Rice.  Bryan Gutierrez and Gary McBride. Dr. Mike Krentz, Matt Krentz, Mark Brooks, Rich Wagner, and Andrew Rogers.

Brown Page Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, 364-3434

 

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Comments

    Betsy Walker wrote on May 15, 2010 1:00 AM:

    " Peace be with you. "

    Misty Richardson wrote on Apr 14, 2010 12:09 PM:

    " I am very sorry to hear about your loss, a tragedy beyond comprehension. Please know your family is in our prayers.
    Misty M. Richardson
    Past President Nevada CattleWomen "

    Richard and Donna Penrod wrote on Apr 9, 2010 11:52 PM:

    " To the Robert Krentz Family and Friends, We send our deepest condolences to you at this time and know that we along with others will fight more to bring justice to you and yours, We like you love our Country and will continue to help in our way. God Bless you and your family and may Heaven look down upon you to hear your prayers. "

    Shanon Easterday wrote on Apr 9, 2010 2:13 PM:

    " My sincerest sympathy to the Krentz families; He was a special breed of cattleman, and far too young to leave you. I pray people will remember his kindness for all people and how he lived his life - with respect and honor. My blessing and prayers to you all, to his friends, and to the cattlemen and women who mourn his passing. Our industry will be forever grateful for the passion he shared with those he met, as well as his compassion for all those who crossed in his path. "

    Mike Jan Brady wrote on Apr 7, 2010 9:10 AM:

    " Dear Susie,
    It is with great shock and sadness that we learned of the news of Rob's death. Please know that we you and all you love in our hearts and prayers.
    Sending you great warm hugs,
    Mike & Jan and their daughters, Jessica & Mikaela Brady "

    Donna McKamey Gatewood wrote on Apr 4, 2010 3:14 PM:

    " Susie, you and your family are in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Your tragedy is weighing heavily on the minds of many people throughout the nation.

    Donna (McKamey) Gatewood (DHS '73)
    Ed & Bonnie McKamey "

    Cindy Dillman Davis wrote on Apr 1, 2010 9:49 PM:

    " Susie, My heart is with you and I pray for you and your family. "

    Wally Sue Alexander wrote on Apr 1, 2010 4:00 PM:

    " 3TD5nWe are in Mexico sailing and just heard of this tragedy. Our sincerest condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to Sue, all of her Family and the entire SE AZ ranching community. Words cannot express my sense of sorrow and loss. We will not be able to return for Rob's Service but we will be there in heart, mind and spirit. Rob was always such a real pleasure to work with and a true "cowboy" in every sense of the word. He cared greatly for his family and his Ranch. I will surely
    miss him!! "

    Tracey Ames Hansen wrote on Mar 31, 2010 11:55 AM:

    " Our hearts go out to Rob Krentz' family and friends. What a tragic thing to happen to such a wonderful man and his family. Please accept our sincere condolensces. Dennis, Tracey and Tyler Hansen. "

    Pat Bennett wrote on Mar 30, 2010 10:47 PM:

    " My thoughts are with Cochise County and Susie and her family. "

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