Former Blue Hill resident Dies in one car rollover accident near Firth

Former Blue resident Chad Kranau was pronounced dead on Sprague road west of Hickman  in Lancaster county Wednesday night after his 2012 Cheve pickup failed to make the curve and rolled into a ditch.

Kranau who was presently living in Firth, Nebraska was alone in his pickup.  Authorities said they do not believe he was wearing a seatbelt and they do believe alcohol was a factor in the accident.
Despite rescue efforts, 39-year-old Chad Kranau was pronounced dead at the scene of Wednesday night's crash.
                                      Chad D. Kranau  June 27, 1974 to  October 23, 2013
Chad D. Kranau, 39, of Firth, died October 23, 2013. Chad was born June 27, 1974 to Steven & Geri Lynn (Hinrichs) Kranau in Hastings, NE.
Chad was co-owner of Vision Underground and was a very dedicated hard worker. He enjoyed boating, spending time at the lake, NASCAR and Husker Tailgates. Chad also loved entertaining friends and family. His happiest moments were over a grill preparing wings and other assorted “spicy” treats for all to enjoy. He dearly loved being a father to his children, supporting them in their activities and seeing them grow. Chad will be deeply missed by so many that he encountered during life. He never knew a stranger.
Survivors include his wife, Katie of Firth; children, Nellie and Jacob; father, Steven (Carol) Kranau of Omaha, mother, Geri Lynn Kurtz of Omaha; siblings, Jason (Tanya) Kranau of Hastings, Andrea McCord of Omaha; father-in-law, Larry Alderson of Belden, NE; sisters-in-law, Amy (Reggie) Arduser of Lincoln, Clint (Denise) Alderson of LaVista, NE; grandparents, Mary Kranau of Lincoln, Thelma Hinrichs of Hastings; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Linda Alderson; grandfathers, DuWayne Kranau and Dean Hinrichs; step-father, Dan Kurtz.
Funeral Services are 2:00 PM, Monday, October 28, 2013 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, 6955 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln 68516. Pastor Ron Drury will officiate.
Chad’s wishes were for cremation and scattering at a later time.
Visitation will be 4:00P-8:00P on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home 4040 A Street, Lincoln 68510.
Memorials are suggested to the Nellie and Jacob Kranau Education Fund.