Robert L. "Bob" Kranig, 68, Stevens Point, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at Ministry St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Shuda Funeral Home in Stevens Point, with a rosary service at 6 p.m.
Condolences may be offered online at www.shudafuneral.com.
Mr. Kranig was born Nov. 18, 1943, a son of Grace (Waldowski) and the late Lawrence Kranig. He graduated from Pacelli High School in 1961. He was a baseball player during his school years.
He was married to Marilu Daniels in 1964. They divorced in 1992.
He started his career at the Soo Line Railroad. He joined Prudential Insurance Company in 1972 where he completed 28 years of service, during which he moved his business and family to La Crosse in 1976. He returned to Stevens Point in 1992 and worked independently through Packerland Brokerage Services into his retirement.
Survivors include one daughter, Carrie (Travis) Baker, Arvada, Colo.; two sons, Rob (JoAnn), Onalaska, and Brad (Becky), Petoskey, Mich.; his mother; two sisters, Bonnie (Don) Pazynski, Marinette, and Corrine, Plover; and five grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Felder.