Brent William Kreinop
April 26, 1978 ~ March 19, 2023
Brent William Kreinop, 44, of Orleans, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born on April 26, 1978, in Columbus, Indiana to Robert Kreinop and Charlene Hawkins Stevens.
Brent was employed at Naval Crane Base at the time of his passing where he worked as a computer programmer. He was a forever learner, currently working on his thesis for his Master’s Degree. He loved technology, reading, listening to podcasts, math and science, and tutoring others on computers. Most of all, his favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially his nieces, and nephew.
Brent is survived by his mother, Charlene Stevens; step-father, Mark; brothers, Brad (Joni) Kreinop, and Brandon (Kylie Francis) Kreinop; nieces and nephews, Alexys Kreinop, William Francis, and Chevy Francis; as well as many extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Kreinop, in 2007.
The funeral service for Brent will be at 2 PM on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home in Columbus, Indiana, with Rev. John Armstrong officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In keeping with the family’s wishes, Brent will be inurned at Garland Brook Cemetery at a later date.
Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Brent’s name to the American Heart Association.
You are invited to leave a message of condolence for the family and light a virtual candle of remembrance online at www.jewellrittman.com.
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Brent was truly a remarkable person. He had nothing but good qualities. He was the smartest, kindest, honest, trustworthy, honest, and honorable person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I could go on and on about just how amazing Brent was. He made me feel like part of the family since the second I met him. He always went out of his way to make the kids feel special. I will never forget his kindness 💔 This is truly a devastating tragedy. Praying for his family and friends.
Charlene, I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear son. I remember how excited you were to become a wife and then a mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories you shared bring great comfort and may God bless you with happier days ahead. Again I’m so sorry. Deepest condolences from a prior co-worker at First National Bank
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I remember Brent as a smart and kind classmate. He never said a mean word and worked hard in school. I didn’t get to know him as an adult, but I am not surprised that he ended up in a computer programming job. I have memories of him from math class with his head down knocking out the work. I am also not surprised that we was so well-loved by his family. To his family: I am so sorry for your loss. He was a really great person, and I’m very grateful that I had a chance to share time and space with Brent.
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To Charlene: I was so sad for you when I read about your son in the newspaper this morning. I hope and pray that time will ease your pain in losing him and that happy memories will see you through until you see him again in Heaven. Wishing peace and healing for you and all your family.
From Gay Ellen Hedrick Whipker
Charlene, my heart was so sad when I read Brent’s obituary. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Darlene Lane Bradshaw
My condolences to all of the family and friends. Brent was a truly kind and caring person. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Charlene, sorry for the loss of your son.
We are deeply sorry to hear about Brent’s passing. It was joy to have Brent as a part of the Master’s in Defense Engineering and Technology program. We will never forget his kind spirit. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Prof. Steve Beaudoin, MSDET Academic Director
Katherine Yater-Henke, MSDET Graduate Program Administrator