Steven Ronald Kranz
February 20, 1958 ~ September 22, 2025
Steven Ronald Kranz, age 67, of White Bear Lake, passed away on September 22, 2025, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
Born on February 20, 1958, Steven was the son of Ronald and Shirley Kranz, who preceded him in death. After graduating from St. Francis High School in 1976, he proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1979. Following his service, he began a long and dedicated career with the downtown Minneapolis Post Office, where he worked for more than 40 years before retiring in 2022.
He is survived by his sister, Lori Kranz (Bob Dickson); former wife, Beth Beckman; daughter, Laura Sears; son, Jayson (Tia) Kranz; and three beloved grandsons, Cayden, Slayde, and Layne.
Steven will be remembered for his strong work ethic and the immense pride he took in being a grandfather.
The family is grateful for the support of friends and welcomes memorials to the Invisible Wounds Project, 840 Lake St. S, Unit B, Forest Lake, MN 55025, or online at www.iwproject.org/donate-now.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Steven’s military service to our country in the Army.