Kenneth "Kenny" Krupp

Kenneth “Kenny” Krupp, 62, of Ashland, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Akron General Hospital. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio to Kenneth and Freida (Metcalf) Krupp on February 21st, 1954.

Kenny had an amazing character and a delightful sense of humor. He had an infectious laugh that was one of a kind and could fill a room. There were no strangers in Kenny’s eyes. He could find conversation wherever he went. He was known for “flying by the seat of his own pants”. Kenny was never seen without a watch on his wrist. He never came across a watch that was too large, or that had too much gold on it. His jokes and his clever character could brighten anyone’s day. His genuine personality and his warm heart were the traits that made Kenny a joy to be around. He was rarely seen without a smile on his face or engaged in discussion. He was a generous individual that would help anyone if he thought they needed it. He was a father figure to many and touched countless lives in various ways.

Wanderlust was one of his most prominent qualities. He loved the southern states and being by the beach. Vacationing was a priority in Kenny’s life, as long as there was no agenda. His favorite way to travel was to take road trips with his son. On their many road trips, Kenny’s beloved pastime was to find local, hole in the wall food establishments off of the beaten path along the way to wherever they were going.

His only child, Jake, was his world. Kenny devoted his life to raising Jake and assuring that he was always taken care of. Kenny never missed an event that Jake was involved in, whether it be academics, sports or anything in between. He was unquestionably Jake’s number one fan. He made sure that everyone was up to date on what was going on in his son’s life. Kenny never forgot to include Jake in his cherished conversations.

In his early life, Kenny grew up in Mansfield, Ohio. He attended Madison grade schools before his family moved to Perrysville, Ohio, where he attended the Perrysville School District. Kenny was a member of the first class from Perrysville to integrate with the Loudonville School District. He was always involved in athletics. He could typically be found near a ball diamond or attending any sporting event. He played football, basketball, baseball and ran track for Loudonville. Kenny graduated from Loudonville High School in 1972.

After graduating from Loudonville, Kenny attended Bowling Green State University. He began to work as a tour guide while at college. Kenny found that a job that required him to engage in conversation to be right down his alley. He was also a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity while at Bowling Green. In his later years at school, Kenny learned the entrepreneurship of brokering college textbooks from a friend. He continued to pursue this business throughout his life.

Sports continued to be an enjoyment of Kenny’s life through the years. He treasured fast pitch softball. He served as the tournament director of the softball tournaments in Loudonville, a position he was honored to be in. Kenny coached numerous softball teams over the years. He was also involved in coaching any sport his son was playing. He passed his obsession of sports down to Jake and it became a valued pastime of theirs. He could always fit a ball game in to his schedule, wherever he was. To say that Kenny absolutely cherished Alabama football would be an understatement. Living in Ohio did not hinder his passion for the Crimson Tide. Anyone that knew him was aware of this obsession and it could spark a friendly dispute.

Kenny is survived by his son, Jake Krupp; siblings, Kevin Krupp and Ruby Weber; nieces, Amy and Wendy Weber; nephew, Craig (Ann) Weber; great nieces and nephews, Sage and Rylie Weber, Landon and Logan Weber, and Connor and Devin Nyhart.

Kenny was proceeded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Freida (Metcalf) Krupp.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Ashland University Jack & Deb Miller Chapel, 456 College Ave, Ashland, OH 44805 at 12:00 p.m. Following the memorial service, a Celebration of Kenny's Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Shank's Bar & Grill - Ashland Golf Club, 1333 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805. Memorial contributions can be made to the family. The Ashland Home of Wappner Funeral Director's is honored to serve Kenny's family.

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