Keith Kraenzel

Funeral Services for Keith Kraenzel, 62, of Dickinson, are 10:00 a. m. , Wednesday, November 16, 2005, at First Congregational Church in Dickinson, with Pastor Kathy Chesnut officiating. Burial will follow in Dickinson Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 1:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p. m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel in Dickinson. Keith passed away Sunday, November 13, 2005 at SCCI Hospital in Mandan, North Dakota. Keith Martin Kraenzel was born on June 20, 1943, the son of Reinhold and Katie (Funk) Kraenzel. He grew up and attended schools in Hebron, and graduated from Hebron High School in 1962. On June 29, 1963, Keith married Virginia Walth in Hebron. Together, they made their home in Hebron where Keith worked at the Brick Yard, Elevator, and the gas station. They then moved to Dickinson where Keith worked for Dinsdale?s Texaco Station. In 1966, he started ?Keith Signs? which he owned and operated for the next 40 years. ?Keith signs? was a true family business as Keith worked with his wife and two sons. Keith enjoyed his business and spent many hours at work. Keith also had a love for cars, and always stated ?his therapy? was working on his Street Rods, as well as attending car shows and Rod Runs. He often worked side by side with his sons, and they eventually developed their dad?s hard work ethic and the love for the Street Rods as well. Keith was one of the founders of the North Dakota Street Rod Association and the Prairie Cruisers Car Club of Dickinson as well as holding numerous offices in these groups. He was also a member of the First Congregational Church of Dickinson and served on various boards. Keith?s greatest love was for his family and grandchildren. A memorial has been established for the First Congregational Church of Dickinson. Survivors Include: his wife, Virginia of Dickinson; two sons: Chad (Rhonda) Kraenzel, and Troy (Laura) Kraenzel all of Dickinson; one brother: Ralph (Debbie) Kranel, Rygate, MT; three sisters: Delores (Wellde) Frey, Oroville, CA, Kathleen (Calvin) Sailer, Albuquerque, NM, Brenda (Dale) Sailer, Three Forks, MT; four grandchildren: Taylor, Emily, Colton, and Chloe Kraenzel, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded by his parents, and one brother, Jim Kranzel.


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Burial Date: November 16, 2005
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Service: Wednesday, First Congregational Church, Dickinson