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Billy M. Maikranz
Evansville - Billy M. Maikranz, 92, of Evansville, IN, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019, at River Pointe Health Campus, Evansville, IN.
Billy was born July 3, 1927, in Evansville, IN, to Victor and Hilda (Martin) Maikranz. He is a graduate of Mackey High School and Lain Technical College. He retired from Whirlpool Corporation after 39 years as a drafting engineer. Billy enjoyed growing tomatoes, wood working and visiting with family and friends.
Billy was a World War II Army Veteran who was stationed at West Point Military Academy, West Point, NY, as an Artillery Instructor. He was particularly humbled to be a member of Evansville's EVV4 Honor Flight to Washington, DC, on April 16, 2016.
Billy is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Marion (Clark) Maikranz; sons, William (Pam) of Fenton, MO, Walter (David Sassanella) of Fort Wayne, IN, Wayne (Phillip Bogle) of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Julie Maikranz Stratman (Aaron Stratman) and Jane Reuter (Scott); great grandchildren, Kate, Jonah, Will, Rachel, and Anna Stratman and Ella, Bradley, Jameson and Maverick Reuter; brother, Victor Darvin Maikranz of Mackey, IN; sister-in-law, Joanna Maikranz of Princeton, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Billy is preceded by his parents, Victor and Hilda Maikranz; brothers, Kenneth and Robert; and sisters, Lois Morgan (Henry) and Mara Lou Williams (Jim).
Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Providence Cemetery, Somerville, IN.
Friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2019, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel - A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN.
The family would like to thank the staff at River Pointe Health Campus for their loving, compassionate, care and support.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Providence Cemetery, Somerville, IN, (with checks made payable to Providence Cemetery and mailed to Larry Williams, 5920 East 750 South, Fort Branch, IN, 47648) or to Honor Flight of Southern Indiana (with checks made payable to Honor Flight of Southern Indiana #75 (HFSI #75) and mailed to Honor Flight of Southern Indiana, PO Box 8234, Evansville, IN 47716).
Arrangements are being handled by BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL - A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
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Bill and Marion were the perfect neighbors to my parents for several years.
Paul Rundus
August 17, 2019
Darvin, Bill, and family so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Terry and Linda Bennett
Terry Bennett
August 16, 2019
Ashley- River Pointe Health Campus
August 16, 2019
I had the privilege of caring for Billy at River Pointe Health Campus. He was a very sweet, caring person. He will be missed very much! Rest In Peace dear friend! And we will take extra special care of Marion until she joins u at the pearly gates!
Ashley- River Pointe Health Campus
August 16, 2019
Walt-So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ripley
August 16, 2019
Haley Huffman
August 14, 2019
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