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WILLIAM KRANKING Obituary
WILLIAM N. KRANKING
The members of the DC Fire Fighters Association, Local 36 and the Retired Firefighters of Washington regret to announce the death of retired Brother WILLIAM N. KRANKING on April 20, 2015. Brother KRANKING was appointed to the Department on July 1, 1950 to T-13, where he retired on December 31, 1969 as a Firefighter. A viewing will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, Inc., 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Parish, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD. Interment will follow at Gates of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda
April 27, 2015
Happy that you are with your beloved Dolores at last.
Your friendship meant so much to me.
I will miss you!
Lynne Cleary (Bishop)
April 25, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, Donna. Losing loved ones is so difficult. I am sure Bill has already introduced himself to your Dad and they will have wonderful conversations. God bless you and your family, Donna.
April 25, 2015
Uncle Bill, It was a pleasure to know you. Your sense of humor and jokes were loved and enjoyed. We'll miss you.
Fondly, Jim and Myrdell Lancaster.
Kelley aviles
April 24, 2015
Papa!! You always made us laugh! You enjoyed having us around I loved that!! Family meant a lot to you and I'm so glad i was apart of it then..and now...I'm sure you are making the Angles laugh up in Heaven!!
Andy Kranking
April 24, 2015
You were the GREATEST, Uncle Buddy - I have 61 years of wonderful memories - your jokes and character were unsurpassed. You will certainly be missed.
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