David Erick Kranz, 76 of Byron passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at St. Marys' Hospital in Rochester.

David was born on March 31, 1943 in rural Harmony to Walter and Hilda (Rausch) Kranz. He graduated from Mayo High School. He worked many years for Road Constructors. He married Sandra "Sandy" Makowski in 1972 and together they raised three children. David loved wood working and lending a helping hand to others.

He is survived by his wife Sandy of Byron, his son Gary of Byron, his daughter Becky (Ron) Tolzmann of Byron, two granddaughters Kelly and Kris.

He is preceded in death by his son Glen, two sisters and his parents.

The memorial service for David will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Byron Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Thursday evening, February 20, 2020 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at the Byron Funeral Home along with one hour prior to the funeral on Friday. Burial of his ashes will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rochester.