Kris M. Gensler
ALLEN — Kris M. Gensler, 61, Allen, died April 19, 2020, at her farm home near Allen. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Allen Methodist Church, Allen. Arrangements are under the direction of Hasemann Funeral Home, Wayne. Kris Gensler was born Dec. 23, 1958, in Wayne, to John and Donna Young, Dixon. She attended school in Dixon through the eighth grade and then spent her high school career in Allen. She enjoyed all activities, but softball was her passion, playing third base. Kris met Randy Gensler as they attended Allen High School. Following her graduation in May 1977, she attended Northeast Tech in Norfolk. Kris and Randy were married Jan. 7, 1978, and blessed with three children, Amie (Corey), Adam (Kristy), Andrew (Melissa) and six grandchildren Sydney, Colby, Jax, Archer, Ainslee and Sadie.
Holding many jobs throughout the years in the Allen community, her goal was to serve children and adults alike. She and Randy started Gensler Construction in 1989, where Kris took care of the office work and helped pour concrete on the jobs when needed. She loved anything outdoors, but especially enjoyed her flower gardens and her time side by side with Randy working on the farm. She also was owner of KG Rentals where she took pride in the maintenance of her houses that she made into homes for her tenants, with whom she enjoyed visiting.Kris was very involved with the First United Methodist Church in Allen. Her church family was so important to her, especially working with the kids. She took the most pride in teaching Sunday school, helping keep the flower gardens around the church, and helping to decorate the church for the Christmas season. She looked forward to taking each of her grandchildren to bible school in the summer.
Her optimism matched perfectly with her huge heart and great outlook on life. Above all, family was the most important. Each of the grandkids had their own special bond with Grandma that will never be forgotten. She would travel near and far to support the grandkids in whatever they were participating. Family survivors include husband, Randy, Allen; daughter, Amie and Corey Menagh, Norton, Kan.; sons, Adam and Kristy Gensler, and Andrew and Melissa Gensler, all of Allen; six grandchildren; sister, Brenda and Noel Stanley, Lincoln; and brother, Chip and Suzanne Young, Dixon. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Donna Young; grandparents, Alfred and Charlotte Jensen, and Elmer Young; father-in-law, Martin (Earl) Gensler and mother-in-law ,Virgie Gensler Memorials may be directed to Kristen’s family for later designation.