Tatiana Krentsel
October 11, 1963 - January 5, 2021
Tatiana Krentsel, 57, of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021. Tatiana was born just outside of Kiev, Ukraine in Brovari to Alexander Petrovich Lobko and Valentina Ivanovna Lobko. She moved around during her childhood as her father was in the army, living briefly in Africa, then in Georgia, and finally coming back to finish high school and university in Ukraine. She then earned her PhD in Physics in Moscow in the tail end of the Soviet Union, before marrying and coming to the United States in the early 90s for a better life. She worked as a Physics researcher at Kent State University in Ohio, Binghamton University in New York, and the University of Louisville in Kentucky, and lectured Physics at Binghamton University. Tatiana chose to become a stay-at-home mother when her son, Alexander, was born, raising and supporting him. Tatiana loved nature and the great outdoors, enjoying hiking, camping, and skiing. She also loved plants and eclectic artwork, collecting African masks and statues, barse jewelry, and various paintings. Tatiana exemplified kindness and purity of heart in all she did. Carrying on Tatiana’s legacy are her loving son, Alex Krentsel; and her father, Alexander Lobko. Funeral Services for Tatiana will be at 10 AM on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road. Visitation will be from 11-12 and 1-4 PM on Saturday after the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Research.
Tatiana Krentsel, 57, of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021. Tatiana was born just outside of Kiev, Ukraine in Brovari to Alexander Petrovich Lobko and Valentina Ivanovna Lobko. She moved around during her childhood as her... View Obituary & Service Information