David John Kremzar

David “Dave” John Kremzar, 46, of Shepherdsville, KY passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 after a courageous and brave two-year battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.  There wasn’t a day in his journey that he didn’t fight like a soldier! Keep on Keepin’ On!

Private services will be held at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, 2501 N. Dixie Blvd, Radcliff KY 40160 on Monday, May 16, 2022 promptly at 12:30pm. A Celebration of Dave’s life will also be Monday, May 16, 2022 at 5:30 pm at Forever Lakeside, 4540 Deatsville Rd, Shepherdsville, KY 40165.  Arrangements are by Schoppenhorst Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home, Shepherdsville, KY. 

Dave was born in Racine, WI to Dan and Cathy Kremzar on May 30th, 1975.  He graduated in 1993 from Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, OH.  After high school Dave attended the University of Cincinnati and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.   Dave was a veteran of the United States Army and served seven years (1996 -2003) as an Air Traffic Controller in Ansbach, Germany and served as the First Sergeant for Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 58th Aviation Regiment.  Dave was awarded many prestigious medals and badges including Army Commendation; Army Achievement (3rd award); Good Conduct (2nd award); National Defense Service; Armed Forces Expeditionary; NCO Professional Development; Overseas Service and NATO medal; ARMY Superior Unit Award; ARMY Aviator, Air Assault, Pathfinder, Driver and Mechanic, and Expert Marksmanship (Rifle M-16) Badges.  While in the Army and following his Army separation, Dave received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.  Dave worked as a civilian as an Air Traffic Controller at Indianapolis Airport and Ft. Knox Military Base.  Dave was an entrepreneur and started up his Veteran owned group contracting company, D3 LLC, in 2017.

If you knew Dave, you know that one of his greatest gifts in life was that he never met a stranger.  From the moment you met him, you were his friend, always making you feel special and that you were his favorite. A most devoted and loving husband and father, gentle, appreciative, kind, loyal, compassionate, fun-loving, and truest of its kind person.  Dave enjoyed golfing, hunting, spending quality time with his family and friends, “dinking” around with projects, his 69’ SS Camaro, and the Green Bay Packers! 

Dave is preceded in death by his loving Grandparents, Frank John “Jack” and Joan Elizabeth Kremzar, and Mary Catherine Hemauer (survived by Grandfather, Willard William Hemauer).  His beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of his best friend and beloved wife, April Elizabeth Kremzar, married 16 years on November 12, 2005, and their three children, Aubrye Elizabeth (19), Dalan John (15), and Dawson John Kremzar (14).  Dave’s wonderful, Faithful, and loving parents, Dan and Cathy Kremzar, not only brought him into this life, but also unconditionally loved and cared for him through his journey to eternal life.   Dave’s sense of humor and fondest childhood memories will forever live on in the lives of his two amazing sisters and their spouses, Erin and Jeff Michel (Camryn, Jack, and Lilly), and Leanne “Little” and Chris Talbert (Uriah). Dave was blessed with love and a unique bond with his in-laws, Marcia and Brian Wenrick; brother-in-laws, Jason and Julia Wenrick (Jacob, Noah, and Raegan) and Jarod and Mari Wenrick (Makara, Jaran, and Darani). Also blessed and loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins.  

Dave has requested in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to his most favorite childhood cancer foundations, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org and The Fight Foundation https://www.thefightfoundation.info/donate.

Dave and his family would like to express their utmost gratitude and appreciation to our family and friends for all the love and support throughout this journey.  We couldn’t have gone through this without “Dave’s Army”!  We also wish to extend our sincere thanks to his team at University of Louisville Hospital, Brown Cancer Center, specifically Dr. Donald Miller and Alexandra “Allie” Schaber and his caring team at Hosparus Health.