Brian J. Krompack Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

BRIAN KROMPACK Brian J. Krompack, 49 years of age, Fishers, IN passed peacefully on July 26, 2022, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer since being diagnosed in 2016. Brian was born in Hammond, Indiana. He graduated from Andrean High School in 1991 and moved to the Indianapolis area in his 20’s. He was a member of the Carpenters Local 301 until he retired in 2021. His daughter Isabella was born in 2002, and his son Conner was born in 2004. He met his fiancé, Kim, in 2005. Brian lived his life without apology or regret. He was a man who knew what he liked and didn’t like and was not afraid to let you know. He was genuine to the core. He was one of a kind and he knew no strangers. His network of friends spanned the US. He loved forging a new friendship and learning new things. He could spend hours (literally – you know who you are) on the phone solving the world’s problems, talking about guns, trucks, history, work, hobbies, and his kids. He was as resourceful as they come—as many of his friends will tell you, if Brian didn’t have your answer, he’d research until he did or find you someone who did. He liked to say that he was an “encyclopedia of trivial knowledge”. His dreams were as big as his personality. Until the day before he passed, he was designing the home that he and Kim were going to build and dreaming of their life moving forward. He wanted to live on the water or surrounded by the woods so he could own a boat, have a large garden, plant hibiscus, build a gun range and invite all of his friends and family for cookouts. He was an incredible cook. His culinary talents fed many of his friends and family over the years during pool parties and holidays. He loved his smoker – whether making his own bacon, brisket, ribs or chicken wings. If you were lucky enough to be receive a holiday gift of bacon, you knew that you had found your way into his inner circle of friendship. Brian often talked about opening a little pub, and he and Kim would spend countless hours picking their favorite recipes to have on the menu. He loved his Chicago Bears, his Notre Dame fighting Irish, his Bud Light beer and his eclectic taste in music. He could sit for hours, alone or with company, in the swimming pool listening to music ranging from Social Distortion to Jimmy Buffett to Neil Diamond. He loved to shoot sporting clays, ride snow mobiles, kayak, camp, and scuba dive. He never approached a project or a hobby without a 110% commitment (and his overstuffed garage is the proof). Brian had so many interests, he could find something in common with everyone he met. His favorite places were a tribute to his long list of interests. He loved the creole cuisine of New Orleans, exploring the Mel Fisher’s museum and clear waters of Key West, the southern charm of Savannah, celebrating St. Patty’s day and his Irish roots along the green-dyed, river walk in Chicago, and proving himself a history buff along the streets of Boston. He had so many more places that he wanted to see. He had many talents and loved working with his hands to build things. Outside his work with the Union, he created concrete countertops and sold them residentially and commercially. He patented a tool for concrete work, and he built a pizza oven which he also hoped to patent someday. He dreamed of buying a sawmill so he and his friend Louie could spend their days making furniture. “No” and “Never” were not words in his vocabulary. He was a loyal and loving partner in life. He was always looking for ways to build his future with Kim. He was a proud father who pushed his children to do and be their best. He enjoyed all the things he did with his kids over the years – swimming, camping, watching Isabella excel in rugby and watching Conner master trap shooting. He was a loving son and brother. Before his Father passed, he would enjoy playing a round of golf and fishing with him. His Mother was his confidant. Whenever he needed to vent, get advice, share good news, or talk politics, he would always call his Mother. He and his sister became so much closer near the end of Brian’s life, and he appreciated, more than she probably knew, the time they spent together. He talked a tough game, but if you were lucky enough to get to know, really know, him, you knew he was a true family man and fierce friend. He loved his family, his friends and his life. He was taken too early before he could realize all of his dreams. And he was taken too early for us to realize all of our dreams together. Brian is survived by his fiancé, Kim Howard; his daughter, Isabella Krompack; his son, Conner Krompack; his mother, Barbara Krompack; and his sister, Jennifer Krompack Nila. He is also survived by many aunts and uncles, Cathie (the late Richard) Peters, Bill (Marlene) Pierce, Tina Bestich, Geri Pierce, Marita (Gino) Muniz, Dedi Pierce, and many cousins. Brian was preceded in death by his father, James Krompack (5-4-22); his paternal grandparents, John and Helen Krompack; his maternal grandparents, Catherine and Ervan Pierce; his uncle, John Pierce; and aunt, Lyndia Baldin. Brian will be laid to rest in a private burial, the same date as his Father, in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Crown Point, Indiana on August 16, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held for Brian on August 20, 2022, at his home in Fishers, IN (9660 E. 96th Street) beginning at 1 pm EST. Please join us in celebrating Brian’s life as he would have wanted – with food, drinks and good memories.

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Brian J. Krompack

July 31, 1972 - July 26, 2022