Robert J. "Bob" KRANZ

Passed away on Oct 27, 2017 at the age of 73 years after a courageous 16 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Walter F. and Helen R. Kranz and his older brother, Walter R. Kranz. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Cynthia (Anderson); daughter, Jennifer McCurdy (Andrew) and son, Joseph (Susan Burdick). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kaitlin, Nolan, and Mason McCurdy, Colin and Annabelle Kranz; sister-in-law, Barbara Kranz of St Paul; brothers, James (Pamela) of Bonita Springs, FL, and Thomas (Sharon) of Lino Lakes; loving nieces; nephews, and cousins, and numerous friends. Bob was a graduate of St Bernard's High School and St Thomas College. He was very proud to have been a Rice Streeter and felt his blue collar upbringing contributed to a strong set of values that guided him throughout his life. After graduating from college, Bob was a CPA at Taylor McCaskill, Co. in St Paul for 9 years and then CFO at W. A. Lang, Co. for 27 years. The most important things in his life were his priorities of God, Family and Country. He loved his various involvements at both Hill-Murray and St Peters. At St. Peters, where he joked that he was on Fr. Byrne's speed dial, he was in charge of finances including the fall festival and cemetery committee for many years. Bob had many interests; he loved downhill skiing and was called "Iron Man" Bob by his ski buddies. He loved sailing, wind surfing, and being the leader of the 4th of July Fish Lake boat parade. He had many wonderful adventures traveling the world with his lifetime companion Cindy and regular trips with 5 other cruise couples. He especially loved spending time with his family at the cabin on Fish Lake, which he called his "happy place" for 31 years. He delighted in beautiful sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean, drinking Yuengling beers at Flanigan's, and searching for the best happy hours in Pompano Beach, FL. Bob's visitation will be held at the CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 2600 Margaret St. N. in North St. Paul on Monday, Oct 30 from 4-7 PM and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the CHURCH OF ST. PETER on Tuesday, Oct 31 at 12:00 PM with visitation one hour prior. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, North St. Paul. Our family would like to thank his oncologist, Dr. Puneet Cheema, and the wonderful nurses and staff at St. John's Hospital especially Terri, Karen and Fatma. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Joseph Scholarship Fund at Hill Murray High School, 2625 Larpenteur Ave. E., St. Paul, MN 55109. Psalm 23, "The Lord is my Shepherd…"