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

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

Joe's true love was the game of basketball.  He started out playing basketball in North Salem, Indiana, where he finished his junior year as the leading scorer.  Joe's senior year was at Crawfordsville High School. Joe was elected the MVP and also was the leading scorer for his team.  The Athenians then went to the State Tournament, where Joe 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 Joe was inducted into the CHS Athletic Hall of Fame.  In 2008 Joe was selected as a member of the Montgomery County Basketball Hall of Fame.

Preceding him in death were: father, Joseph Krutzsch, Sr.; mother, Maxine Krutzsch; step-mother, Martha Jane Krutzsch; daughter, Cynthia Krutzsch Standefer.

Surviving family includes: 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, IN; granddaughter, Paytin Krutzsch of Carmel, IN; granddaughter, Kasey Krutzsch of Crawfordsville; great-granddaughter, Kemper Krutzsch.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a memorial of your choice.