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Raised by 34 people

Obituary

On Friday, February 10, 2023, Michelle Rene Kranz, loving wife of Dan Gottas, devoted sister of Tracy Nicotera, adoring Aunt of Alex Nicotera, and great friend to so many, passed away at 58 due to complications from a rock climbing accident in June of 2022. Michelle was born on 4/19/64 in Hillsboro, Oregon. She was the daughter of Dennis B. Kranz and Judy Kranz.

Michelle's love of athletics started early in her life with gymnastics …

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What was Michelle's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were Michelle's favorite drinks?
Margaritas
Margaritas
Margaritas
What were Michelle's favorite ways to exercise?
She loved long runs in the mountains, backpacking, climbing
She loved long runs in the mountains, backpacking, climbing
She loved long runs in the mountains, backpacking, climbing
What were Michelle's favorite foods?
Mexican, grilled cheese, licorice
Mexican, grilled cheese, licorice
Mexican, grilled cheese, licorice

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April 19th, 1964
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Passed away

February 10th, 2023
Boulder, CO

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