Kressenberg, Kenneth “Kent”

Nurse, Ham Radio Operator, Mortician Made Mission Trips

  • Monday, September 15, 2014
 Kent Kressenberg
Kent Kressenberg

Kenneth “Kent” Kressenberg, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2014.   Kent was 61 years old.

Kent was born in Pulaski, Tennessee on March 24, 1953 the son of the late beloved newspaper columnist and Editor Bernice Kressenberg and one of Giles County's respected physicians Dr. Kenneth M. Kressenberg.  He was a 1971 graduate of Giles County High School.  Kent worked in radio, and enjoyed being a photographer for the Pulaski News. He also owned and operated his own photography business.  Kent received his AS Nursing Degree in 1984 from Columbia State Community College and was a dedicated nurse in Columbia and Chattanooga.  He was a strong believer in the teachings of the Bible and sharing The Word to everyone.  Kent was full on kindness and compassion and never met a stranger.  He was a member at Woodland Park Baptist Church where he enjoyed taking medical mission trips to the Papa New Guinea Islands and all over the world.  Kent then became a fully certified deacon in the Missouri Synodical Conference.  He was a past member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and currently a deacon at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church where he filled in for the pastor at times.  Kent continued his education by finishing Mortuary College at John A Gupton in Nashville in 2010.  He has been employed with Chattanooga Funeral Home since 2009 where he has touched so many lives.  Kent was a ham radio operator, loved trains, and always had his camera for just the right moment.  We will all miss our friend, his uplifting jokes, and words of cheer. 

Kent is survived by his wife of 25 years, Regena Guy Kressenberg; his father, Dr. Kenneth M. Kressenberg and wife, Margaret; siblings, Karen Kressenberg and spouse Judy and Keith Kressenberg and spouse Gerri Lynn; nephew Brian and niece Heather. 

The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 pm on Sunday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home and again from 1 to 2 pm on Monday at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 3204 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415. 

A celebration of Kent’s life will follow at 2 on Monday at the church with his Pastor Barry Hildebrandt officiating.  Kent will be buried in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kent’s name to Cross of Christ Lutheran Church.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.  Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
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