INNKEEPERS

Innkeepers at the Providence Inn

Duane & Kristy Zenk, Innkeepers

Duane & Kristy Zenk bought this Victorian home, built in 1906, in October of 2002 with the intention of opening a Bed & Breakfast. The home has been added onto, with the original part of the house being renovated and restored after being vacant for almost 30 years.


Duane and Kristy have lived in Denison for over 50 years and have two children.

Kristy recently retired from being a Pharmacy Technician at Thrifty White Pharmacy.  Prior to working in a pharmacy, she worked in a Real Estate & Insurance office for 25 years and from there worked at a Rural Utility office for 13 years.  Kristy served as Disaster Chairperson for the Crawford County Red Cross for 10 years and is active with the United Presbyterian Church. She is also on the Board for the Crawford County Arts Counsel.

Duane is currently the County Assessor for Crawford County.  He previously worked with his Father in Real Estate & Insurance, Construction & Real Estate Appraisals.  Duane was also a partner with their two sons in operating a petroleum company for approximately 10 years.  Duane has been a member of the Voluntary Denison Fire Department for the past 39 years.

"Duane & Kristy Zenk bought this Victorian home, built in 1906, in October of 2002 with the intention of opening a Bed & Breakfast. "

Hardwood floors, original woodwork, and open stairways are reminiscent to the history of this Victorian home.

Stained Glass windows add an elegant touch to the joy of walking downstairs to the main floor.