Richard Byron Craner

October 19, 1932 - July 5, 2025

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Cumberland Presbyterian Church

7702 Indiana Ave

Lubbock, TX 79423

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Richard Bryon Craner, 92, of Lubbock, Texas- formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico- was called home to be with our Father in Heaven on July 5, 2025.

Richard was born on October 19, 1932, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Elsie and Donald Craner. He graduated from Bucyrus High School and went on to earn degrees from the University of Idaho and the University of California, Berkeley. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee, demonstrating his lifelong commitment to duty and country.

After his military service and education, Richard built a distinguished career at Sandia National Laboratories, where he served from 1979 to 1996 as a Security Classification Officer, Top Secret Control Officer, and NATO Document Control Officer. He continued as a consultant for Sandia from 1996 to 2005.

Richard was a man of faith, integrity, and intellect. He loved spending time with his family, volunteering at church, and sharing his passion for history as a museum tour guide at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Kathy; his children: Lynn Craner, Steve (Nicole) Craner, David (Donise) Craner, and Anne Marie (Chuck) Clark; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law June Craner (wife of his late brother Delbert); sisters Jody (John) Eppley and Connie (Steve) Gibb.

Richard’s life was a blessing to all who knew him and his memory will be cherished always.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Richard Bryon Craner, 92, of Lubbock, Texas- formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico- was called home to be with our Father in Heaven on July 5, 2025. Richard was born on October 19, 1932, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Elsie and Donald Craner. He graduated from Bucyrus High School and went on to earn degrees from theContinue Reading

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Dick was the most unassuming gentle soul I have ever met. May God bless him and Kathy and the rest of the family.

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We were sorry to hear of Dick’s death. He was a wonderful person and he will be missed by all who knew him. We enjoyed Dick and Kathy’s friendship for many years in Albuquerque. We had many enjoyable, spirit led educational meetings with our Faith Lutheran Church group, plus fun social outings with the group. I enjoyed working for Dick at Sandia National Labs and appreciated his mentorship in the organization. He was a good leader professionally and technically. Our condolences to Cathy and the family. May Dick rest in peace now with his Lord.

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Dick Craner was my first boss at Sandia. I will always be grateful that he gave me the opportunity to join his organization. He was very well respected for his technical expertise in a very demanding environment. He was a true gentleman who treated others with respect. Rest in peace, you will be remembered by many. Ed DiBello ABQ, NM

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