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Ryan Krauter Obituary

Krauter, Ryan J.
Ryan J. Krauter, 37, of Queen Creek, passed away on May 3. He was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska; making him a life-long Cornhuskers fan. He and his family moved to Arizona in 1985, where he made the best friends one could ask for. He graduated from Mountain Pointe High School in 1995, and then began learning several building trades. Ryan was an avid craftsman, understanding the electrical, woodworking, and construction industries; so much that he owned his own general contracting business. He loved spending time with his family and countless friends, and will be forever missed by them. His legacy will live on through his amazing daughters that adored their Daddy. He is survived by his wife Kelly and twin daughters, Abby and Ella, of Queen Creek; parents Lawrence and Kerry of Phoenix; brothers Jeff (Kelly) Krauter of Phoenix and Jeremy (Karen) Krauter of Chandler; nephews Sterling and Kravin; uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Orvil & Florence Krauter and Alfred & Hazel Peters, all of Sidney, NE. A celebration of Ryan's life will be held on Saturday, May 31st at 10:00 AM in the Zane Gray Conference Room of the Queen Creek Library located at 21802 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, Arizona, 85142. Arrangements were handled by Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, Chandler, AZ., to leave condolences visit www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family fund at http://www.gofundme.com/8cfrs4 or to Hospice of the Valley at http://www.hov.org/donate.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 25, 2014.

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Bonnie Hickman

May 20, 2025

I just had my retirement party, and Ryan was honored on the Memorial Table and slideshow along with 8 other former students whom I have lost. Thank you for the memories, Ryan.

Mike J

May 3, 2017

As long as you are remembered, you are never truly gone. God bless this man and his family. We shall pray for them.

Mike J.

Bonnie (Neathery) Hickman

May 31, 2014

I am grateful for the memories that I have of Ryan from my 6th grade class at Las Lomas. He was a sweet young man who looked out for everyone, even his teacher! It was a blessing to be able to have called him one of my "kids."

May 30, 2014

We are keeping you in our prayers! Much love! Paul and Sherry Bollard

Stacy Trujillo

May 26, 2014

Kelly, thinking of you and your family. Praying for God to grant you continued strength and courage through this difficult time. God Bless.

Dana Thatcher

May 26, 2014

Thank you Ryan! Through your battle you made us all stronger and thoughtful. ? to you Kelly & girls!

Marilyn n Keven Allen

May 26, 2014

My heart goes out to Kelly the girls and Ryan's family he has left a huge mark on the world with his legacy he will always be remembered, he was a great neighbor to have also, may you all peace in God's love
Marilyn and Keven Allen

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