John GRANGER

John Granger, “Pa Pa,” age 61, of Eau Claire, formerly of New Richmond, died on Saturday, September 10, 2005, at home surrounded by his family after battling cancer courageously for 33 months. John was born February 24, 1944, in Stillwater, Minn., to Louis and Amanda (L’Allier) Granger. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; children, Wendy (Brad) Payson and Dana Granger-Daniel (Brian Daniel); granddaughter Annemarie “Peanut;” siblings, Mary Ann (Walter) Kohler, Harold (Jean), Francis (Diane), James and Richard (Kellie); several nieces and nephews. John was an avid bow hunter and outdoorsman. He worked for the city of New Richmond in the water department. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2005, at Cullen Crea Funeral Home, New Richmond, with prayer service at 7:30 p.m.