Mitchell Kranitz, 94, of Overland Park, Kansas, died on Feb. 11.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, at Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations go to The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.
Mitchell was born on May 16, 1931, to the late Meyer and Ethel Kranitz in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Paseo High School. He married Janet Kranitz in 1963 and was a life-long Kansas City area resident.
Mitchell enjoyed playing bridge and poker and was a certified scuba diver. Earlier in life, Mitchell was an avid runner, followed by race-walking in his later years. Mitchell was in the United States Navy from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1955.
Mitchell is survived by his brother-in-law, Martin Pfefer, and his two daughters, Ericka Kranitz and Marcy Gelfand. He is also survived by his nieces, a nephew and many special friends.
Condolences may be shared at louismemorialchapel.com.
