Francis Lee Ceranski

Francis Lee Ceranski 39, Wausau, formerly of Arlington Texas, died unexpectedly in a snowmobile accident on Sunday, March 11, 2007. He was born September 26, 1967 in Wausau, son of Adrienne Stencil and Francis C. Ceranski. He attended Wausau East High School. In 1994, he married Michelle Johnson in Fort Worth, Texas. He worked as a real estate agent for Stencil and Associates and was a member of the Arlington Texas Board of Realtors. Spending days at the park with his daughters was what he loved most. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman and Packer fan. Survivors include his daughters, Katie and Kelsi Ceranski, Hurst, Tex.; mother, Adrienne Stencil, Grand Prairie, Tex.; father, Francis C. (Dianne) Ceranski, Wausau; sister, Deborah Hill and her children, Alexandra, Victoria and Alaina Hill of Arlington, Tex.; brother, Darrin (Kristi) Ceranski and his children, Collin and Calli Ceranski of Grand Prairie, Tex.; maternal grandmother, Regina Stencil, Edgar; special friend, Renee Ritter and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John S. Stencil; and paternal grandparents, John and Cecelia Ceranski. The funeral mass will be celebrated Noon Friday, March 16, 2007 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Rev. Joseph Diermeier will preside. Friends may call Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com