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Patricia Krenke Obituary
In 1954 her parents opened Chic's Burgers on Jefferson St. in Napa, where Patricia worked throughout highschool. After graduating from Napa High School in 1962 she went on to get her bachelors degree and teaching credential from San Francisco State University. She taught in the Napa Valley School District for 35 years, teaching kindergarten at Northwood Elementary for most of her career.
Patricia married Donald Irwin Krenke on June 16th,1979. They were members of the Boots and Belles Square Dancing Club for many years, and enjoyed Bocci Ball, traveling to visit their grandchildren and taking daily walks.
Patricia loved reading and was a professional storyteller, teaching storytelling workshops, attending festivals and telling stories to children at the Napa Library and various events. She always remembered and celebrated family members birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions.
Patricia was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by Donald Krenke, her husband of 46 years, her children Sarah Sharp, Amy Sharp Williams and her grandchildren Evan, Brooke and Luke Williams, and her brothers Tom Jordan (Melinda) and Michael Jordan (Rayellen).
Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Napa, CA, on July 8th, 2025 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of the Napa County Library: https://folnapa.org/donate/.
Patricia Ann Krenke
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E Hoffman
July 1, 2025
I remember Mrs Krenke from when my 2 daughters went to Northwood 38 and 34 years ago. My oldest was lucky to have her for a teacher. I´ll always remember her Mother Goose Halloween costume! May our Lord and Savior bring you great peace and comfort during this tough time.
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