Gene Kraenow Obituary

The passing of Gene Kraenow of Syracuse, Nebraska leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 4, 2026 at the age of 98. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman Kraenow and Gladys Kraenow (Ramsey); his wife Jeanette K. Stock; and his son-in-law Keith Brinkhoff. He is survived by: his children, Marylyn Brinkhoff, Gary Kraenow (Deborah) and Sharon Heater; his grandchildren, Matt Brinkhoff (Amy Holman), April Brinkhoff Krull (Shawn), Zachary Kraenow (Tess Hinn), Kate Siebrandt (Jarrod), Stephanie Hartwig (Andrew), Kathryn Allen (Brady) and Susan Heater (Nate Smith); his great grandchildren, Hayley, Alex and Carter Krull; his grandchildren, Corbyn, Rylee, Kash Siebrandt, Killian Hartwig, Amelia, Olivia Allen and Damon Smith; and his brothers, Robert (Eleanor) and Kenneth Kraenow. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials may be directed to the St. John's United Church of Christ.