Tyler P. Kranz

Tyler P. Kranz, 37, of Waupun, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Tyler was born March 22, 1976 in Beaver Dam, the son of Myron “Joe” and Randeen Hoffman Kranz. Tyler was a 1995 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. Tyler was a member of First Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. He was proud of his accomplishments and was an avid Badger fan. He also enjoyed camping and NASCAR.

Tyler is survived by his parents, Myron “Joe” and Randeen Kranz, Jr. of Waupun; two sisters, Holly (Mark) Gerber of Waupun, and Tracie Garczynski of Waupun; nephews, Travis and Ryan Gerber; nieces, Nicole and Megan Gerber, and Hannah and Allyson Garczynski; two great-nieces, Sienna and Jayden; a great-nephew, Kayden; maternal grandmother, Joyce Hoffman of Horicon; an aunt, Linda (Jack) Yuds of Beaver Dam; an uncle, Randaal Kranz of Racine; and a great-uncle, Eugene (Melody) Hintz of Beaver Dam.

Tyler was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Francis Hoffman; paternal grandfather, Myron Kranz, Sr.; paternal grandmother, Pauline Kranz; and godfather, Michael Jouni.

Funeral services for Tyler Kranz will be held Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home in Waupun with Rev. Terry Larson officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon.  Friends and relatives of Tyler Kranz may call on the family on Saturday at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home of Waupun and staff are serving the family. Please visit our website at www.wernerharmsenfuneralhome.com for further information and to send condolences.