Paulette Kranz

Paulette Kranz, 75, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of La Crosse, died on Wednesday March 25, 2020 in Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. She was born in Arcadia, Wis., on June 28, 1944 to Warren and Angie (Fonfara) Schankey. She married Bernie Kranz on June 4, 1966 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Arcadia.

Paulette enjoyed playing cards, dancing, visiting friends and family, spending time with her grandchildren, and especially going for rides in the car.

She is survived by her three sons Paul Kranz, of Sparta, Wis., Peter Kranz of Tomah, Wis., and Scot Kranz of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.; 2 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mary (Donald) Feldner of DeSoto, Wiis., Clare (Jack) Drzwiecki of Appleton, Wis., and Pamela (Patrick) Wozney of South Milwaukee, Wis.; and one brother Tom (Patricia) Schankey of La Crosse, Wis.

Paulette was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Sharon.

A private family service will be held in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Blaschke & Schneider Funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements.