Douglas Keith Kranbuhl
Douglas Keith Kranbuhl, 98, a longtime resident of Woodgate Drive, and husband of the late Mildred, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Rome Memorial Hospital.
Affectionately known as Doug, he was born in Boonville on November 24, 1926, a son of Albert John and Luella Phillips Kranbuhl. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, serving his country in the Pacific Theater of WWII. Mr. Kranbuhl was present to witness Japan sign an unconditional surrender ending WWII, on September 2, 1945. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946.
Upon returning to Boonville and was employed for the New York Central R.R and for Steward Hannis Oil Co. of Boonville. For 39 years he was employed for Eastern Rock Products of Boonville, retiring as a crane operator, in 1988.
On August 30, 1947, Douglas was united in marriage with the love of his life, Mildred “Millie” Plumber, at the Boonville Methodist Church. Doug greatly enjoyed hunting and all of nature.
Doug is survived by a daughter and son in law, Lynda (John) Dailey, Glenfield and a son and daughter in law, Gerald (Debbie) Kranbuhl, Boonville; 15 grandchhildren, 14 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren; a son in law, Joseph Zbytniewski; daughters in law, Holly Kranbuhl, Janelle Kranbuhl and Sue Aubrey, who was married to Tim Kranbuhl.
Mr. Kranbuhl was predeceased by his beloved wife of 75 years, Mildred “Millie”, daughter, Claudia Zbytniewski, and sons Timothy and Douglas, Jr., a granddaughter Stacy and a grandson, Scott, and brothers, Albert “Fred,” Newell, Karl and by a sister, Venita.
His funeral service, with Military rites, will take place in the spring, 2025, in Boonville Cemetery at a date and time of be announced. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Boonville Fire Department Ambulance Fund, P.O. box 164, Boonville, NY 13309. His arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville.
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