Bill Krenz 1952 - 2010
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bill Krenz, editor and co-founder of Inside Archery and Bowhunt America magazines.
William N. “Bill” Krenz, age 58, died December 13, 2010, unexpectedly in his
home in Colorado Springs, CO. Bill was born on December 12, 1952, in Black River Falls, WI, the first of three children born to Norman and Eleanor (Danz) Krenz. Bill developed a passion for archery and the outdoors early on. He graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1971 and from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in 1975 in preparation for a career in education. He quickly realized, however, that his true calling was working, living and breathing the archery and outdoor industry.
Bill began his career in the archery industry as a freelance writer for various archery magazines and later worked in marketing for some of the leading archery equipment manufacturers, including PSE, Hoyt, and Bear Archery. Over the past 33 years, the archery industry has known him as an industry leader, a marketing genius, and a brilliant writer and editor. In 1988, he met fellow archery industry leader Sherry Murphy. The two were married on July 20, 1991, in Salt Lake City, UT.
In 1998, Bill and Sherry founded Zebra Publishing Inc. and launched Inside Archery, a trade magazine for the archery industry. Bill, with his extensive technical knowledge of archery equipment, his familiarity with the archery industry and his ability to craft clear, engaging articles, served as the editor of Inside Archery. Following the success of Inside Archery, Bill and Sherry launched Bowhunt America, a consumer bowhunting magazine in 2003. Once
again, Bill served as editor, and his concise, answer-driven articles resonated with bowhunters all over the country. Due to Bill’s tireless work, Bowhunt America has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing consumer publications in the country.
A passionate and accomplished hunter, Bill was one of the first bowhunters to take all five species of North American deer with a bow, breaking at least one world record in the process. He has hunted all over the world and is considered one of the most widely traveled and successful bowhunters in the modern era. Decades ago, Bill became one of the youngest Regular members, and then Senior members, of the Pope and Young Club. He has also served with distinction on the Board of Directors of the California Bowman Hunters, the Pope and Young Club and the Archery Manufacturers and Merchants Organization (Archery Trade Association).
Bill will be remembered for his willingness to help other archers and bowhunters, for his dedication to promoting archery and bowhunting, and for his ability to tell a good story. Through his writing, Bill touched thousands of archers. For those who knew him personally, he was a mentor, a source of inspiration, a provider of sage advice, and a friend. Most importantly, Bill will be remembered as a devoted husband, a supportive and encouraging father, and the most beloved grandfather.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sherry, children, Tracey Reginek (Colorado Springs), Travis (Heather) Reginek (Salt Lake City, UT), Tyler Reginek (Colorado Springs), Tara Reginek (Denver, CO), four grandchildren, Rachael, Colton, Maquel and Isabelle, mother, Eleanor Krenz (Black River Falls, WI), brother, Robert Krenz (Turtle Lake, WI), sister Linda (Scott) Nicastro (Mondovi, WI), mother-in-law, Vi Murphy (Sauk Rapids, MN), sisters- and brothers-in-law Deb and Leon Lechner (Baxter, MN), Becky and Warren Christie (Kimball, MN), Tim & Beth Murphy (Colorado Springs, CO), Joe and Suzanne Murphy (Clearwater, MN), Brian Murphy (Sauk Rapids, MN), many nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Norman Krenz (Black River Falls, WI), and his father-in-law, Jack Murphy (Sauk Rapids, MN).
A visitation will be held Friday, December 17th, from 4:00-8:00 pm at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade, Colorado Springs, CO. The funeral services will begin Saturday, December 18th, at 11:00 am at the World Prayer Center at the New Life Church Campus, 11025 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921. There will be a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the funeral service. There will be a post-service
reception following the funeral services at the Krenz residence.
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