Denny's Obituary
Harry “Denny” Mykrantz,73, of Logansport, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Logansport Memorial Hospital. He was born May 4, 1950 in Rensselaer, IN to the late Elden and Toots (Budde) Mykrantz. Denny was a 1968 graduate of Remington High School. He grew up in Remington where he excelled in baseball and basketball and would continue athletics at Earlham College. While at Earlham, Denny majored in English.
His marriage of 43 years was to the love of his life, Kayc Roberts on May 24, 1980 at Fountain Park in Remington. She survives him.
Denny was a man of faith, family, music, and humor. He asked for and saw God’s hand in all of life. He served as lay leader and praise team leader for many years at Cross-Wind United Methodist Church. He went each Sunday morning to pray for the pastor before their morning began.
Denny found particular joy in spending time with his grandchildren, whom he guided with wisdom and entertained with his quick wit.
Denny was Superintendent for Deichman Excavating of Logansport for many years. He played the guitar most of his life. He was in a rock band in high school and a bluegrass band, “The Not Quite Ready for Nashville Pickers”, who played throughout Indiana for several years.
Surviving along with his wife are their children, Jonathan (Kristin) Mykrantz of Tinley Park, IL, Kelly (Eric) Pampel of Monticello, IN, Elizabeth Mykrantz of Manhattan, IL, and Megan (Eric) Mykrantz of Ona, West Virginia. Brothers, David, Doug, and Don. Grandchildren, Siera, Morgan, Braeden, Emma, Payton, Reese, Benjamin, and Samantha.
Denny is preceded in death by his parents, Elden and Toots (Budde) Mykrantz
Friends may call from 10 AM (EST) until the time of Funeral Service 11 AM (EST) Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Interment to follow in Egypt Cemetery of Rensselaer. Rev. Nick Robinson to officiate.
Please share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.
