He was born January 21st, 1949 in East St. Louis, Illinois and graduated from Althoff High School in 1967.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Mary (Landholt) Krener, Sr., and one sister, Mary Lou (Krener).
He is survived by his wife, Karen (Kinsman) Krener whom he married April 2nd, 1993, one son, James (Katie) Krener III of Belleville, Illinois, one step-son, Scott Stalker of Colorado and one granddaughter, Hannah Krener.
During his life Jim had worked in Sales in Construction. He enjoyed watching horse racing and his dog, Harper.
Per Jim’s wishes, all services will be private.
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