Robert Ray Kranich

Robert Ray Kranich, 60, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014, at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck. A private service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Robert was born September 18, 1953, at Bismarck, North Dakota, to Raymond and Agnes (Beoshanz) Kranich. He was raised and educated in Bismarck, and graduated from Bismarck High School. Robert worked for many years as a line maintenance man for the Soo Line Railroad. He volunteered at the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch thrift store, and enjoyed going to Bingo with his friend Jennifer Hancock. He is survived by his mother, Agnes, Bismarck; two brothers, Steve (Kristy), and Charles, both of Bismarck; and several nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his father; two sisters, Cynthia Kranich and Deborah Wilburn. Please sign his guestbook and share memories at www.dawiseperry.com. Funeral arrangements are being made with DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan, North Dakota.