Krista M. Lenz

September 27, 1978 - November 15, 2021

Krista M. Lenz, age 43, of Oshkosh. The world lost a beautiful soul, someone who will be dearly missed. Krista is and always will be the proud mother of Karter and Karsen Thomas. She spent her life dedicated to her two boys who were raised to be respectable fine young men. Krista was a single mother who defied the odds with her own victories and success with her two sons. Krista was her mother's rock and was always there for her. She had a special relationship with both her mother and her sister, one that was unmatched and is irreplaceable. The three of them were best friends. Krista was born and raised in Omro and was a graduate of Omro High School. She furthered her education and had a great career at J.J. Keller. She also spent many years as the director at The Pumpkin Patch Daycare. Krista resided in Oshkosh with her two sons, both attending and graduating from Oshkosh West High School. Her sons are individually talented athletes in the sports of hockey and basketball. Many years of youth and travel sports led to high school success and many joyous moments amongst family and friends. The basketball court and ice rink were Krista's two most prideful places. Krista is survived by, and her memory will be cherished by her sons, Karter and Karsen Thomas; mother, Barb Felbab; father, Steve “Louie” (Alana) Lenz; loving brother, Eric (Lori) Lenz; and sister Kayla Lenz (Charles Ingles). The love she showed for her boys also extended to her nieces and nephews, Hunter and Parker Ingles, Erica, Ehren and Elaina Lenz, and stepsister Emily Hutchinson. Throughout her life she developed many lifelong friendships including relatives and many very dear friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John (Carol) Griedl; paternal grandparents Theodore “Ike” (Evelyn) Lenz; Uncle, John Griedl; Uncle, Richard (Judith) Lenz; and cousin, Mike Lenz. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 1 until 4 pm at Brighton Acres, 4057 Fisk Avenue in Oshkosh. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be set up for her sons. Krista lit up the room when she walked in and could bring a smile to anyone's face. Her personality was larger than life itself, and her laugh was contagious. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.