Birth date: May 14, 1958 Death date: Nov 1, 2025
Kent James Krive, Jr, age 67, passed away in Grand Rapids, MI, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Kent was born on May 14, 1958, in Lansing, MI to Kent and Charlotte (Kinast) Krive Sr. He graduated from Muskegon High School, and short Read Obituary
As somewhat distant cousins, I first met Kent Jr. when we were both about 12 years old and were seated at the same table (along with all of his siblings) at the wedding of Bob and Margie Manthei. I still remember that occasion as a lot of fun, getting acquainted with all of the "Krive kids," and particularly because of the banter between us 12-year-olds.
After that, I only saw Kent a handful of times over the years at family reunions. I always enjoyed talking with him and seeing him with his daughter, Emma, when she was very young. The last time I saw him, several years ago at the Schindlers' Pine Knolls haven, our discussion included the topic of aliens--the outer-space kind!
I was very sorry to hear of his passing. RIP, Kent.
Thank you for your service Sir
He could always make me smile and laugh. He was the ultimate lunch date/ movie buddy. He was so smart and so talented. He lived by every one and every one loved him!! I was always so protective of him and once yelled at some friends because I thought they had insulted him… he laughed it off of course!!
