Zebra Publishing Founder Passes

Bill Krenz Founder of Zebra Publishing - Inside Archery and Bowhunt America - Passed away this week.

He was 58 and by the email I received, it was sudden. Those are two great magazines and my condolences to the family.

I thought I would share with you all. The Pics didnt copy (below where it says Screenhunter, this is a pic that didnt copy)

Bill Krenz 1952 - 2010

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bill Krenz, editor and co-founder of Inside Archery and Bowhunt America magazines.

William N. “Bill” Krenz, age 58, died December 13, 2010, unexpectedly in his ScreenHunter_08 Dec. 15 12.26home in Colorado Springs, CO. Bill was born on December 12, 1952, in Black River Falls, WI, the first of three children born to Norman and Eleanor (Danz) Krenz. Bill developed a passion for archery and the outdoors early on. He graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1971 and from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in 1975 in preparation for a career in education. He quickly realized, however, that his true calling was working, living and breathing the archery and outdoor industry.



Bill began his career in the archery industry as a freelance writer for various archery magazines and later worked in marketing for some of the leading archery equipment manufacturers, including PSE, Hoyt, and Bear Archery. Over the past 33 years, the archery industry has known him as an industry leader, a marketing genius, and a brilliant writer and editor. In 1988, he met fellow archery industry leader Sherry Murphy. The two were married on July 20, 1991, in Salt Lake City, UT.



In 1998, Bill and Sherry founded Zebra Publishing Inc. and launched Inside Archery, a trade magazine for the archery industry. Bill, with his extensive technical knowledge of archery equipment, his familiarity with the archery industry and his ability to craft clear, engaging articles, served as the editor of Inside Archery. Following the success of Inside Archery, Bill and Sherry launched Bowhunt America, a consumer bowhunting magazine in 2003. Once ScreenHunter_09 Dec. 15 12.27again, Bill served as editor, and his concise, answer-driven articles resonated with bowhunters all over the country. Due to Bill’s tireless work, Bowhunt America has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing consumer publications in the country.



A passionate and accomplished hunter, Bill was one of the first bowhunters to take all five species of North American deer with a bow, breaking at least one world record in the process. He has hunted all over the world and is considered one of the most widely traveled and successful bowhunters in the modern era. Decades ago, Bill became one of the youngest Regular members, and then Senior members, of the Pope and Young Club. He has also served with distinction on the Board of Directors of the California Bowman Hunters, the Pope and Young Club and the Archery Manufacturers and Merchants Organization (Archery Trade Association).

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Bill will be remembered for his willingness to help other archers and bowhunters, for his dedication to promoting archery and bowhunting, and for his ability to tell a good story. Through his writing, Bill touched thousands of archers. For those who knew him personally, he was a mentor, a source of inspiration, a provider of sage advice, and a friend. Most importantly, Bill will be remembered as a devoted husband, a supportive and encouraging father, and the most beloved grandfather.







Bill is survived by his wife, Sherry, children, Tracey Reginek (Colorado Springs), Travis (Heather) Reginek (Salt Lake City, UT), Tyler Reginek (Colorado Springs), Tara Reginek (Denver, CO), four grandchildren, Rachael, Colton, Maquel and Isabelle, mother, Eleanor Krenz (Black River Falls, WI), brother, Robert Krenz (Turtle Lake, WI), sister Linda (Scott) Nicastro (Mondovi, WI), mother-in-law, Vi Murphy (Sauk Rapids, MN), sisters- and brothers-in-law Deb and Leon Lechner (Baxter, MN), Becky and Warren Christie (Kimball, MN), Tim & Beth Murphy (Colorado Springs, CO), Joe and Suzanne Murphy (Clearwater, MN), Brian Murphy (Sauk Rapids, MN), many nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Norman Krenz (Black River Falls, WI), and his father-in-law, Jack Murphy (Sauk Rapids, MN).



A visitation will be held Friday, December 17th, from 4:00-8:00 pm at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade, Colorado Springs, CO. The funeral services will begin Saturday, December 18th, at 11:00 am at the World Prayer Center at the New Life Church Campus, 11025 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921. There will be a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the funeral service. There will be a post-serviceScreenHunter_11 Dec. 15 12.30 reception following the funeral services at the Krenz residence.



The obituary will appear online at www.mem.com. His family sincerely appreciates condolences and comments posted there about Bill.

It is always a sad day when a founder of something we love passes...but we live in their memories....

Rest in peace Bill.

It is a sad day, I will sure miss his extensive bow reports that he did. Condolences to his Family.

Harry, you are right he did at least one bow report every issue. They were extremely technical. I hope they continue that in his name.

They launched a new website this year. I have visited but dont go there much as I get two magazines from Zebra every month.

Here is a link to their site, lots of content.

Here is some bow reports. Enjoy, Bill could write about the bows.
http://www.bowhuntamerica.com/articles/C8/

Condolences sent to his family, that's a sad deal.