Catherine B. Kranz, age 86, of Beaver Dam, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.
A private family graveside service will take place.
Catherine Beatrice Tiedt was born on April 29, 1924 in Columbus, Wisconsin to Henry and Mary (Carlin) Tiedt. On November 13, 1943 she was united in marriage with Albert Kranz.
Catherine is survived by her sons, Thomas (Lola) of Beaver Dam, and Donald (Angie) of Yuma, AZ, two special nephews, Doug Lerch of Albany, and Arvin (Karen) Lerch of Denver, CO, grandchildren, Tammy, Stacy, Sean, and Jordy, 13 great grandchildren, sisters and brother, Marie Kozak, Laura Hundley, Betty Voss, and Joseph Tiedt, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, infant daughter, Mary, sisters, Viola Mann and Margaret Eagy, and brother, Elmer Tiedt.
The Murray Funeral Home, 131 E. Maple Ave. in Beaver Dam, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.