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STEVE A. CRANICK


 

 

STEVE A. CRANICK, 67, of Columbiaville, died November 18, 2022 peacefully with his family by his side.

Steve was born

May 31, 1955 in

Flint, Michigan to

Raymond “Bud” and

Betty Cranick.

He married Terri

L. Milka on February

28, 1976 in Lapeer, Michigan.

Steve owned and operated Steve’s Excavating and was a truck driver for the past 40 years. In his younger years he dabbled in auto racing at Auto City on the dirt track, liked NASCAR, hunting & fishing with family and friends. He loved to be a crew chief at the go-cart track with his grandchildren, he and Terri traveled often to many different states, and would often be spotted on the weekends riding their motorcycles. Most of all Steve loved spending time with his family and friends. Steve was the most generous, caring, thoughtful person. He will truly be missed by everyone who knew him.

Steve is survived by his wife, Terri; mother, Betty Cranick; children, Jessica (Tedd) Reuschel, Katie (Shawn) Alexander; grandchildren, Megan and Eli Alexander, siblings, Bruce Cranick, Dawn (Art) Lewis; father-in-law, Robert Milka; brother & sisters in-law, Rod & Shelly Diamond, Dave & Patti Milka, Brian & Annette Turner, and Wayne & Sallie Morey. He was preceded in death by his father, Bud Cranick and mother-in-law, Sandy Milka.

Funeral service was 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Jansen Family Funeral Home – Columbiaville, where family and friends visited 10 a.m. till time of service. Pastor Ron Hutchinson officiated. Interment Oregon Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family so they can donate to help something special in memory of Steve. Share memories, condolences, and pictures online with the family at www.jansenfuneralhome.com