It is with a sense of profound sorrow but also a celebration of a life well lived, we announce that Edward Krensel has passed away on October 10, 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by those he loved and that loved him.
Ed was 89 years old. He was born on May 11, 1933 in South Philly to Molly and Louis Krensel. He is survived by his loving wife, Vivian, and his children, Donna, Lauren, Michelle, Matt, Leiba and Lauren as well as his 16 beautiful grandchildren, his sister Judy Burgis. Ed was preceded in death by his daughter Lisa.
He was an all-city athlete at Olney High School and received a track scholarship to Temple University. He was an entrepreneur at an early age and while still in high school produced a number of R&B acts. He was drafted into the army during the Korean War and served with distinction as a Staff Sargent, was tasked to produce USO shows in Korea.
He was a Mummer in the fancy division for 45 years winning a dozen 1st place prizes. During his life he enjoyed sailing, winter camping and fly fishing amongst his many favorite activities. . He was an avid landscaper and won first prize in the Philadelphia Flower Show. Ed loved his cats and has had many throughout the years.
He was an entrepreneur during his life, but his crowning jewel was the business he co-founded with his partner, Andy Janczak. Their high-performance polymer business is a well-known, international company employing over 60 people with distributors in over 60 countries worldwide.
When Ed moved to Doylestown in 1996, he became involved with the VFW Post 175 and became involved in many projects, most notably the Global War on Terror Memorial located at the Bucks County Courthouse.
Ed was also actively involved in sporting clay shooting and recently the Bucks County Fish & Game Association named a pistol range in his honor.
He was a long-time supporter of the Doylestown Hospital and the County Theatre.
Ed leaves behind a legacy that has reached far and wide. His influence on the lives of others will carry on through generations. His parting words were “Make everyday a holiday.”
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday October 19th @ 11AM at Joseph Levine and Sons,
1002 West Skippack Pike, Blue Bell PA 19422. Interment Doylestown Cemetery, 215 E State Street
Doylestown PA 18901.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made in Ed’s honor to the Doylestown Post 175 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post Office Box 1533, Doylestown, PA 18901
