Jeffery Lin Kranz, loving husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 26, 2019 at the age of 61. He was born on January 5, 1958 in Lansing, Michigan. Jeff passed peacefully with his wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jimmie L. Kranz and Judy M. (Cooney) Kranz; grandparents: Hazel and Edward Kranz, and Virgil and Onolee Cooney. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Cynthia Kranz, daughter Alexis (Dylan) Stein, grandson Dylan Stein, Jr., and unborn granddaughter, Audrey Stein, in-laws Dr. Lowell and Jo Lou Ewart, sister Julie (Rodney II) Lane and brothers: Jim (Kelly) Kranz and Jerry (Beth) Kranz, in-law sister Lori (Greg) Peck, in-law brothers: Brad (Michelle) Ewart, Tim (Marila) Ewart; nephews: Rodney (Jessica) Lane III, Jimmy Kranz, Daniel (Sarah) Ewart, Greg Peck, Andrew Peck; nieces Cheryl (Christopher) Bawden, Melissa Ewart, Tammie Peck; great nephew: Jacob Peck, Aidan Peck, Andrew Peck; great nieces: Aubrey Peck, Kaitlyn Lane, Marissa Lane, Brooklyn Lane, Jenna Sheldon, Kameryn Bawden, along with many aunts,uncles and cousins.
Jeff graduated Leslie High School in 1976. During high school Jeff was actively involved in local 4-H clubs, marching/concert band, and Future Farmers of America. He enjoyed snowmobile riding and building racing engines. During post high school years, he purchased a 1979 Chevy short box truck and built the truck for driving on the Northern Michigan sand dunes. His passion was the 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible he purchased from his Uncle Max Kranz. When Jeff was in high school, he was one of the first volunteers for a just starting Beekman Therapeutic Riding program. Jeff also was a volunteer for the Ingham County Heavy Rescue Division during the 80’s into the early 90’s and proudly volunteered on the Ingham County Sheriff Mounted Division. He loved helping people.
Jeff married Cynthia Ewart on August 28, 1982. He was a member of the Mason Masonic Lodge #70 Free & Accepted Masons. In 1977 he began working for Oldsmobile/General Motors and enjoyed his 42-year dedicated career in the automotive industry where he made many friends. Jeff had a passion for dogs, horses, and chickens. One of Jeff’s pride and joys was being a pit crew for his wife and daughter during the many horse shows then later the video engineer during dog training and trials for his wife.
He enjoyed making others laugh, had a delightful sense of humor, and enjoyed engaging in a conversation with anyone.
The family wishes to thank the entire staff at Sparrow Hospital Cardiac Care Unit for their remarkable care. Jeff would have liked instead of flowers to have a donation given to the Ingham County Animal Control in Mason, Michigan.
A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. August 24, 2019 at the Masonic Lodge, 840 East Columbia Street, Mason, MI.
Jeff leaves his family and friends with fond memories.
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