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Todd P. Krachey, age 52 of Wauzeka, passed away on Saturday March 31, 2018 at Gundersen Medical Center in LaCrosse, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on April 15, 1965 in Prairie du Chien.  The son of Paul and Judy (Atkinson) Krachey. He married Crystal Reiger, the love of his life, on November 1, 1997 in Boscobel.

Todd has owned Krachey’s BP in Boscobel since 2004 with his wife Crystal. They often employed high school students as their first job to let them gain experience in the workforce. Todd was an active member of both Wauzeka and Boscobel communities.  Todd was a member of the Wauzeka School Board. Todd was involved with the Wauzeka Summer Rec. program as a coach and a leader of the organization. You could often find Todd in the gyms or on the football and baseball fields in Wauzeka officiating, running the clocks, or coaching.  Todd also helped with implementing and advancing many programs in the community. He was the fire chief for 18 years in Wauzeka, received Fire Fighter of The Year in 2015, and was president of the Crawford County Fire Fighters Association.  In Boscobel Todd was supportive to the youth in the community. Todd was also on the Chamber of Commerce where he served as president.  Todd often attended and donated too many fundraisers in the area, no matter the cause.  Todd loved to attend Brewers, Badgers, and Packer games with family, if he wasn’t watching them already.  Aside from Todd watching sports, he enjoyed playing fast pitch softball for countless years with many different teams.  His family was very important to him which he cherished until the very end. One of his biggest joys was sharing his love of sports with his sons, which he was able to do while coaching them in their youth.  



He is survived by his wife Crystal Krachey of Wauzeka. Three sons; Steven (Ashley) McKillip of Boscobel, Brady Krachey of Wauzeka  Dayne Krachey of Wauzeka. His parents Paul and Judy Krachey of Wauzeka. Two grandsons Jason and Carter, who meant the world to him. A brother Troy (Kathleen) Krachey of Prairie du Chien. Nephews and Nieces: Lindsey Krachey, Paul Krachey, Ian Riley, Jacob and Hannah O'Kane,  Evan O'Kane, Brett O'Kane Jerod and Cassie Dayton. Two brother in laws: Will (Lesley) O'Kane of Appleton, Trevor (Terri) O'Kane of Eastman. A sister in law: Judy Dayton of Boscobel, A brother in law: John Patten of Boscobel. Several Aunts and Uncles,  and cousins .His father in law Dennis Reiger of Blue River. He was preceded in death by his mother in law Barb O'Kane and father in law Larry O'Kane.  a brother in law Jerry Dayton.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday April 6, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Wauzeka Fire Station in Wauzeka.  Pastor Lynn Schreck officiating. Burial will be in the Wauzeka Cemetery.  Friends may call on Thursday April 5, 2018 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Wauzeka Fire Station in Wauzeka. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Wauzeka Fire Department.  The Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel is assisting the family.  Online condolences can be made at www.kendallfuneralservice.com`