David J. Krumbholz, Age: 67
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Jul 17, 1954---Apr 10, 2022

David J. Krumbholz, age 67, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 10. Dave graduated from Morningside College and went on to become a successful business executive at Fortune 500 companies, finishing his career at Habitat for Humanity KC/Restore where he was passionate about giving back, and driven to build as many homes as possible for low-income families. 

Dave enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports, playing golf, and cheering on his two favorite football teams, Notre Dame and the Kansas City Chiefs. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Dale and Janet Krumbholz, and brother Mark Krumbholz.

He is survived by his daughters, Amber Schreiber (Burt) and Lindsay, brother, Tom (Sheryl), sister-in-law, Rita Krumbholz and grandsons Hudson and Landon.

A private service for immediate family only will be held.  A livestream of the funeral will be available on the funeral homes website.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be directed to David's two favorite charities -The Golden Scoop and Habitat for Humanity Kansas

 

 


Condolences

Tom Krumbholz Apr 12, 2022

Brother ,Pleasant Hill ,Iowa

Hey brother going to miss you hitting those 300 yard bombs and 4-putting from 30 ft for double bogey. Loved our Sunday talks about sports, the world and Hudson and Landon. Amber and Lindsay are very appreciative of your guidance to help them become the successful business partners that they are today in managing The Golden Scoop. You will be missed by those who loved you most. Say hi to Dad, Mom, and Mark. Love you brother Tom

Kelly Abney Apr 13, 2022

Friend and co-worker ,Bentonville ,Arkansas

Dave was a friend of mine for over 30 years. We worked together at Payless Cashways. I exchanged texts with Dave just a few weeks ago. He was a super guy. I'll never forget his great smile and work ethic. Condolences to the family. And to you Dave--thanks for the friendship and for a life well lived.

Cathy Wingert Apr 13, 2022

Sister-in-law ,Springfield ,Missouri

When I saw the great picture of your dad my eyes were filled were tears . My heart is just broken for all of !!!! I keep thinking of Hudson and Landon and knowing how much they are missing their PaPa right now. Being a grandma now I know how much he loved those boys and always talking to your dad he always had so much love and excitement in his voice everytime he talked about them. He was a great dad and an even better PaPa! Love all of you so much!❤️

Nancy stephenson Apr 13, 2022

Cousin ,Iowa city ,Iowa

Very sorry to hear about David. He was a great guy. My condolences to Amber, Lindsey his grandchildren and Tom He truly will be missed. Sincerely Nancy Wendy and Kristi Stephenson

Michael Hiatt Apr 13, 2022

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I apologize in advance if this is too long, but so many memories are flooding forth. I'll miss my Rockhurst U golf partner (you laughing at me since my hands were black from my golf grips falling apart and telling me not to touch your ball LOL), I'll miss my fellow sports watcher, I'll miss the Krumrunner speedboat captain and fist bump deliverer, but most importantly, I'll miss my friend. Our last memory of watching Kansas win the National Semi-final with Burt, Amber and Hudson and you ordering us Waldo Pizza was a memorable last memory, but one cut drastically too short. You loved Jay Wright's program at Villanova because he did things the right way, and is Catholic. You respected those that did things the right way and doing them with integrity and honor. You got me into watching the Navy Seals series. Treehouse games and meetups at Tanner's. Flying back for Amber's basketball games and beaming with excitement from months-old video recordings of Bruno Mars and most anything Mo-town or from The Weeknd that seemed like the first time you'd watched them, when it was probably the 150th. I'll treasure decades of memories and you'll live on through Amber, Lindsay, Burt, Hudson and Landon and all the lives you've touched. Until our next fist-bump my friend....

Karen Lantz Apr 13, 2022

Cousin ,Clive ,Iowa

Dave was such a great guy, and always had a smile for everyone! I really enjoyed our talks at the hospital when Janet and Dale were not doing well. He was so proud of his family, and loved to talk about the grandkids!! I always remember coming to DSM at Easter time to visit our cousins when we were growing up. My deepest condolences to the family!!

Gloria Engelhart Apr 13, 2022

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

My deepest sympathy to the family. I pray in time your broken heart will heal and you can laugh and remember all the good times. God bless you

Cathy Mahoney-McAninch Apr 13, 2022

Former neighborhood friend ,Urbandale ,Iowa

So sorry to hear about this. We grew up together and went to St Anthony's together and high school. He lived a block from us and we had great fun in our neighborhood...playing basketball, yard baseball, etc. My Mother adored his parents and family. Sorry for your loss.

Michele Frett Apr 13, 2022

Cousin ,Cedar Rapids ,Iowa

Amber, Lindsay, Tom and the whole family, Sending my deepest sympathies and lots of hugs to all. I loved Dave and am saddened to hear the news of his passing. He was always smiling and a lot of fun to be with. We recently had a good conversation when Dad passed in February so will always remember his last words of advice and grateful for the conversation. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Michele

Mary Fitzgerald Apr 13, 2022

Cousin ,Pottsboro ,Texas

The memories that have come to mind over the past few days are too many to count! So many times hanging out at Grandma Joyce's and the laughs that were numerous. A couple of forbidden parties when our parents were out of town! The bantering of who was a better band..The Doobie Bros or Peter Frampton!! Never an argument about the best song "Come on down to my boat , baby! Time passed between visits, but it never felt that way. You will be missed more than you know, but I will treasure our times. You left the world a better place with your strong convictions as well as 2 beautiful daughters. Love you!

Virgil Larson and Barbara Apr 13, 2022

Payless work friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

David and I spent a lot of time together at Payless in Silvis Ill. He will be missed.

Seanna Viggers Apr 13, 2022

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Hello Krumbholz family- My condolences to everyone. I have known your dad since our college years, Amber, and there wasn’t a day that I don’t remember where he didn’t have a smile on face. He was so kind and funny. He always showed up for your games. I will be praying for your family during this time. May you find peace and love. Seanna

Dennis G. Barlow Apr 13, 2022

Friend ,Springfield ,Missouri

Sad to hear of this news. Dave was a mentor and had significant influence in my development in leadership and management through my training at Payless Cashways. Although it has been many years since I've seen or visited with Dave, my memories of his advice and instruction are very clear in my mind. I can still see him greeting me one sunny afternoon in front of my new store opening in Springfield, MO, complementing me on past accomplishments at both this new location and the previous one in Independence, MO. He was a light in the darkness that could characterize some of the retail challenges we faced as a company, and individually. His positive attitude and can-do confidence was contagious. I am sure those closest to him will miss him very much. My condolences to the family and friends. Thank you Dave for making a difference!

Christopher Slimm Apr 13, 2022

Co worker ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Just heard the news - so many fond memories of Melanie and the girls in Houston, Texas. RIP

Doris Dan Apr 13, 2022

Lumberjack employee ,Los Osos ,California

May peace be with you.

Thomas Van Ahn Apr 14, 2022

Business ,Oshkosh ,Wisconsin

In my formative years of trying to be a leader, THIS was whom everyone wanted to be. Smart. Kind. Passionate. Driven. He changed the perception of what a leader was. Condolences to his family. You are certainly blessed to have had an incredible man to guide and support you.

Kelly Tindall Apr 14, 2022

Family Friend ,Appleton City ,Missouri

Words will never express how much Dave will be missed. I will forever be thankful that 2 broken fingers in one basketball season would lead me to one of the best families and friendships a person could ask for. Maybe it was the roadtrip over spring break with Lindsay to ATL where Dave took us to see Tim McGraw, I learned about Dave's "famous" Ketel One, and what Lindsay and I would call the "near drowning" in the hot tub when we questioned whether Dave was gonna come back up for air. Or maybe it was how after 20 years, without fail, he would remind me that I had yet to buy him a new leather coat to replace the one we ruined when he was there to catch all our tears after basketball games. Your dad was always there to make us laugh. Lindsay and Amber, there are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. But if it's any consolation, I am positive your dad, Reggie and Father Luke are already upstairs having drinks and playing a round of golf. Sending love and prayers, your dad was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all.

Cheryl Trayer Apr 14, 2022

He was a past Boss ,Denver ,Colorado

I worked for and with Dave over my years with Payless! He appreciated dedicated, hardworking employees, and was supportive and appreciative! Favorite moment YEARS ago ... we had ridden together to a store, and on the way home a Billy Ocean song came on ... we HAD to open the windows, crank it up, and sing! Recently, Dave sent his condolences to me for my Randy's passing ... same young age ... and I want to return that concern and prayers for the family! God's Peace!

Herman & Anne Nitsche Apr 15, 2022

Family friend ,Appleton City ,Missouri

Our family met Dave and his family thru our daughter, Kelly and Rockhurst basketball. From the first time you met him till the end he made you feel like you was his best friend. He always had time to visit with you and made you feel accepted. He helped our family in ways we could never repay or Thank him enough for. May he Rest In Peace and his family celebrate and remember all the great times with him.

Shannon Davis Apr 15, 2022

Colleague ,Cape Coral ,Florida

I had the good fortune to work with Dave at Staples in Overland Park. He was kind to everyone and had a great sense of humor. My condolences to the family. He will be missed by many.

Charlene S Todd Apr 15, 2022

Friend & Payless co-worker ,Kansas City ,Missouri

A lasting friendship began in the late ‘70s when Dave was the Asst. Mgr. and I was the Yard Foreman at the North Kansas City, MO Payless. Dave started as a “Yard Dog” in the company and he built his credibility, along with his intelligence, good sense, and personality from there. A photo of him wearing his hard hat from those early days always hung on his office walls. As time went on, our paths crossed many times. My eventual advancement into the corporate office ranks, called for me to occasionally make board room presentations. How sweet it was to walk into that room, stand in front of that big oval table with all the suits around it, just waiting for me. And there he was, every time. MY FRIEND VICE PRESIDENT DAVE KRUMBHOLZ. with his smile, welcoming me by his personal nickname for me; “Hey Spirit, how’s it going?” Of course, I could mention other experiences with Dave that I cherish. I wanted to mention this one to make a specific point about one of Dave’s character qualities. DAVE always demonstrated positivity and confidence in people. And that is contagious. I am so fortunate to have this man to remember. To all of Dave’s family; God bless.

Steve Wolverton Apr 15, 2022

Friend & Payless co-worker ,Kansas City ,Missouri

A lasting friendship began in the late ‘70s when Dave was the Asst. Mgr. and I was the Yard Foreman at the North Kansas City, MO Payless. Dave started as a “Yard Dog” in the company and he built his credibility, along with his intelligence, good sense, and personality from there. A photo of him wearing his hard hat from those early days always hung on his office walls. As time went on, our paths crossed many times. My eventual advancement into the corporate office ranks, called for me to occasionally make board room presentations. How sweet it was to walk into that room, stand in front of that big oval table with all the suits around it, just waiting for me. And there he was, every time. MY FRIEND VICE PRESIDENT DAVE KRUMBHOLZ. with his smile, welcoming me by his personal nickname for me; “Hey Spirit, how’s it going?” Of course, I could mention other experiences with Dave that I cherish. I wanted to mention this one to make a specific point about one of Dave’s character qualities. DAVE always demonstrated positivity and confidence in people. And that is contagious. I am so fortunate to have this man to remember. To all of Dave’s family; God bless.

Bob Anderson Apr 15, 2022

Cousin ,Dallas ,Texas

So sad to hear about Dave. As the youngest cousin on my mother’s side, I remember and always loved the visits to see my boy cousins, the Krumbholz’ boys in Des Moines. Years later visits at Lake of the Ozarks, weddings, and other events, Dave always had a smile and fun times were always around. He always spoke of his kids and grandkids and how proud he was of them. He will be greatly missed. Much love to all your family.

david ash Apr 15, 2022

Friend and former work colleague ,Gretna ,Nebraska

The world lost a wonderful man with Dave's passing. And I lost a great friend, mentor and inspiration. Dave and I have shared so many great times together over the years. I do not have words to adequately express both my condolences for his family and the sense of personal loss that I feel... Heaven is a better place today with him there.

Joseph L (Joe) Ondriezek Apr 15, 2022

Friend ,Bethany ,Connecticut

Dave was an amazing guy for sure and made a difference in the lives of many; including me. Dave was my Regional VP at Payless Cashways from ‘90 to ‘99 when I worked multiple roles in the Midwest Region. Many, many stories and fond memories to share. So sad that I didn’t have that one last moment with him. Gone way too soon! One of Dave’s favorite sayings, which I have shared with countless many over the years, was “There’s nothing more devastating to an opinion than a fact”. To my Manager, my mentor, and my friend, rest easy, play hard, and I WILL see you again one day!

Pat Desmond Apr 16, 2022

Friend ,Loveland ,Colorado

I am so sorry to hear about Dave. I have nothing but good memories of the times we had in high school and later in life. Pat Desmond

Misty Thompson May 04, 2022

Friend ,De Soto ,Kansas

My heart is broken! This is the saddest yet happiest news. You made a huge impact on me and I'm forever grateful. You're faith in our Father comforts me knowing you're at your destination. You taught me faith in ways you'll never know, until we meet again, Papa Krumbholz. With Love, Misty

John Bolin Oct 05, 2022

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Sadly, I just learned of Dave's passing today. I have nothing but good memories of him. His smile and positive attitude were infectious and motivating. He will be greatly missed.