Ralph Kanies, Jr.

Age 86. Joined his loving wife of 49 years, Marjorie (nee Krejci), and his daughter Diana, on August 31, 2015. Cherished father of Karen (Terry Nickasch) Costello, the late Diana (Michael) Dorn, Susan (Thomas) Puls, and Jeffrey Kanies. Proud grandfather of Kristin Costello, Timothy (Katherine) Dorn, Patrick Dorn, Jason Puls, Timothy (Laura) Puls, and Nicholas Puls. Adoring great-grandfather of Audrey Puls and the late Diana Dorn. Also survived by other relatives and friends.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee on Thursday, September 3, from 4:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Service at 7:00 PM. Memorials appreciated to Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin.

Ralph was a graduate of Boys Tech and an Eagle Scout. He was also a long-time Wisconsin Electric employee, the first helicopter line inspector, and knew all of the towers by heart. He was an avid cribbage player, who always searched for the skunk. He had a keen sense of humor and loved family gatherings.