Kenneth J. Krantz
November 21, 1950 - July 01, 2016
Obituary
MARSHALL- Kenneth J. Krantz, age 65, of Marshall, died on July 1, 2016, at UW Hospital in Madison of a heart attack. He was born in 1950 in Pine Bluff, Wis. to John and Clara Krantz. He married Vickie Ingram in 1971 and together they raised two wonderful sons Chad and Evan. Ken graduated from UW-Madison in 1972 and immediately started work at Monona Grove State Bank where he worked in collection, leasing and soon was promoted to Vice President - Credit Administration. After leaving Monona Bank he moved on as the President of Cottage Grove State Bank, where he worked for many years until taking a bank presidency in Prentice, in northern Wisconsin, in 2004. Five years later he moved to Marshall and worked at the Bank of Deerfield before retiring due to health problems in 2013. Ken lived a very active life after having his heart attack in 2005. He spent much of his time with his grandchildren and walking his dog, Tater. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Vickie; and his sons, Chad (Angela) and Evan (Kim Weihert); grandchildren, Shannon, Tyler, and Jadyn; his siblings, Agnes (Robert) Imhoff, Jean (Nick) Keller, Darlene (Roger) Arneson, Donald (Sherry) Krantz, Paul (Marjorie) Krantz, David Krantz, Adolph (Sue) Krantz, Joe (Bridgette) Krantz, and Guy Krantz; also his mother-in-law Adeline Ingram and many, many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gerald and Steven; and sister, Bernadine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY'S OF PINE BLUFF CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3673 County Rd P, Cross Plains, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016, with Father Tom Coyle officiating. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens in Cottage Grove. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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David & Sabrina
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Vickie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss and remember Ken just a few days ago pulling over to the side of the road to take a picture of the orange-colored sunset. He was funny too, often making fun when he and Tater went on their walks.
With Deepest Sympthy,
David & Sabrina
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that who soever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
AK
Adolph Krantz
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All the memories of growing up together keep popping into my head, so many memories. I was always trying to catch up, but he was always ahead. He was a GREAT role model, and I was lucky enough to follow in his footsteps. As our lives evolved, we still helped each other, whenever help was needed. If I needed a hand, one call, and I could depend on his arrival to help out on my many projects. Playing ball, racing bikes, doing chores on the farm, rides to and from school, wrestling in high school, all the memories of growing up together keep coming back into my head. Our trip out West with Vicky, Sue, and sister Bernie, and the mad rush back for brother Dave's wedding! We had a blast! Drinking on a fake ID (he helped me get). The time he ran uncle Joe's car into a windmill, because Dennis Zander grabbed the wheel, as he put it? The time he fell down the silo chute and got cold clocked, while I was milking cows, I thought sure he was dead, when he came around, I thought, now there is one tough son of a gun! I went to school because I had to, he went to school because he loves to learn, and eventually he got me to see his was the better path. Always one step ahead. I Love him so much, it really hurts to lose him. Rest in peace big brother! You have earned your wings!
JH
Jim and Linda Hoelzel
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Our sympathies on your loss.
We knew Ken in the Jaycees in the 70s and saw him intermittently since.
Always enjoyed his outgoing personality and willingness to help..
He was made a Jaycee senator and I spoke at the ceremony.
Recall that one of the kids was born the same time as ours..
All the best.
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Wayne & Loraine King
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So Sorry for your loss, We knew Ken thru Scouts and our son Chris who was friends with Chad. Ken will be greatly missed by many in the Cottage Grove area.
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Chad Byers-Krantz
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Dad always made time for myself and my brother, no matter how many other tasks needed done. He seemed to know time is precious for the short time we have. I am blessed to have him as my dad, as well as to have those around me continue to share their great experiences they received from him. Dad, I will see you again when God calls me to come home.
DP
David Payne
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Deepest condolences to the Krantz family, especially to Chad and Evan. I'm thankful to have known your Dad; I think of the boundary waters when I think of Ken. I wish your family peace in your time of grief.
Dave Payne