Jack L. Krefting

Jack L. Krefting, age 83, of Crestview Hills, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Born on January 12, 1942 to the late Albert “Roland” and Artance Krefting in Harris, MN. Jack earned his degree from San Diego State University and had a lifelong passion for music, which he shared generously with others through both teaching and craftsmanship. He was the proud owner of J. Krefting Pianos, founded in 1984, where he restored and sold pianos with exceptional care and precision. Known for his rare ability to tune pianos by ear, Jack provided his services from the likes of Cincinnati Music Hall to Riverbend Music Center assisting musical artists from the symphony orchestra, the opera, and A-list musicians on tour. He wrote over 300 articles as a skilled piano technician, while mentoring so many in the industry. Jack was awarded the Presidential Citation from the Piano Technicians Guild recognizing his talents and willingness to share his knowledge and elevate industry technology.

Before establishing his piano business, Jack was honored as the youngest male ever to sing with the Starlight Opera Company in San Diego. After graduating college, he served as the choral director at El Capitan High School.  He later served as Musical Director and teacher at Laguna Beach High School in California and led the Laguna Festival Chorale as musical director starting in the late 1960s. He was loved and celebrated by his students and the community.

He was preceded in death by parents; and brother-in-law who was also his best friend, Reid Dienhart.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn “Terri” Krefting; stepdaughters: Amy (Ken) Sanders, Emily Utaski and Sarah (Anthony) Brown; sons, Karl (Heather) Krefting, Brian Krefting and Cyrus Krefting; grandsons: Jacob, Zachary and Owen Brown; siblings: Carol Dienhart, Paul Krefting and Marilyn “Jeanie” Foye; as well as other nieces, nephews and family members.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 3, from 12:30 until the time of Liturgy of the Word, 1:30 PM, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 348 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017. Burial will immediately follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2201 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017. To view Jack’s services live, please visit: https://youtube.com/live/NnPIuaFh2aY?feature=share

Online condolences can be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com