Joseph Clay Krutzsch, Jr.

Jan. 24, 1940 – Feb. 16, 2022

Joseph Krutzsch “Joe”, 82, passed away Wednesday morning at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Crawfordsville, with his children by his side.

He was an insurance broker over the years.  He sold life and health insurance for multiple companies.  He produced enough in sales to make the Million Dollar Round Table.

His true love was the game of basketball.  He started out playing basketball in North Salem, Ind., where he finished his junior year as the leading scorer.  His senior year was at Crawfordsville High School. He was elected the MVP and also was the leading scorer for his team.  The Athenians then went to the State Tournament, where he was the leading scorer.  The Crawfordsville High School 1958 team was the state runner-ups.  He attended Ball State for two years and played varsity there.  In 2002 he was inducted into the CHS Athletic Hall of Fame.  In 2008 he was selected as a member of the Montgomery County Basketball Hall of Fame.

Survivors include his daughter, Teresa Krutzsch of Crawfordsville; son, Joe Krutzsch (Staci) of Crawfordsville; son, Brett Krutzsch (Kevin) of New York, NY; grandson, Austin Krutzsch (Taylor) of McCordsville, Ind.; granddaughter, Paytin Krutzsch of Carmel, Ind.; granddaughter, Kasey Krutzsch of Crawfordsville; and great-granddaughter, Kemper Krutzsch.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Krutzsch, Sr.; mother, Maxine Krutzsch; step-mother, Martha Jane Krutzsch; and daughter, Cynthia Krutzsch Standefer.

A private service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. at Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville, led by Pastor Mike Whitacre.  He will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery North.

Donations can be made to a memorial of your choice.  Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.