William A Kanitz (October 24, 1947 - June 13, 2024)

In loving memory of
William A Kanitz
  • October 24, 1947
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  • June 13, 2024

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In loving memory of

William A. Kanitz

October 24, 1947 – June 13, 2024

William A. Kanitz, passed away peacefully June 13, 2024 at home in the arms of Brunhilde Merker, his life- and business partner for 22 years.

William was President of ScoringAg, ScoringAg-Equipment, Co-Owner of et-sun, Leader in scalable solutions for Agriculture and far beyond. He invented many kinds of equipment that are helpful for operations in the whole food chain

  1. ScoringAg a Full-Chain-Traceability and Archiving System.
  2. mobile Flat Bed Drying Wagon for crop and seed drying.
  3. variations of Hydrocooler-Sanitizer Machines for maintaining the integrity of sanitation.
  4. He also invented several different models of TreeSteamer©.
  5. different variations of TreeTubes© and agriculture nettings for crop protection.
  6. MCF’s© Modular Container Facilities© an economic solution for very small and small-size scale farmers, co-op groups and small processors.
  7. his latest invention was et-sun Vertical Racking System© for framed and frameless modules

William A. Kanitz is survived by his 2 sons Lee Kanitz of Hessel MI and Brent and wife Christie Kanitz of Midland MI and 4 daughters Becky Weckesser of Hampstead MD, Linnette Kanitz of Hampstead MD Maryland,  Bridget Sutherland of Vernon CT, Lindsey and Nathan Zimmerman of Saint Ignace, Mi and 15 Grandchildren, by his brother Ron Kanitz and his sister Bonnie Kanitz MI.

William was preceded in death by his son Ross Kanitz (1995), his parents Toni and Kenneth Kanitz.

He is resting in peace next to his son Ross at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in     Moran, Mackinac County, Michigan

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  1. Marty Philippi says:
    17 Jul 2024
    We have worked together for almost 5 years and it was always a challenge to keep up with his ideas during our many conversations. We appreciated his insight and innovation. Always interested and informed, William was a mentor to many.
    I had the great pleasure to spend an afternoon with William and Brunhilde in May in their home in Florida and appreciate their hospitality.
    William will be remembered fondly and his insights far longer.
    Rest in peace!

  2. Steve Heckeroth says:
    16 Jul 2024
    William was often the first to call or send a link announcing a new product that would make small farmers’ lives more productive without using fossil fuels. His passion was to eliminate emissions and poisons to make the world a better place.

    It will take many likeminded folks coming together to continue the mission of this one great man. I hope together we can make him proud.

  3. Steve Heckeroth says:
    16 Jul 2024
    William would often call or send an email with a link to introduce the latest zero emission innovations in agriculture. He was somehow always the first to know about the products that would make the small farmer more productive without depending on fossil fuels. His passion was to make the world a better place by eliminating the emissions and poisons that are threatening all life.

    It will take many likeminded folks coming together to continue the mission of this one great man. I hope we can find each other and make him proud.

  4. Mr . Hans Heijmans says:
    12 Jul 2024
    Oh Mr William , You were such a great person, may your lovely rest in perfect peace.

  5. Stefangela lit a candle:
    02 Jul 2024
    Lit since July 2, 2024 at 7:19:09 AM

  6. Greg Oliver says:
    25 Jun 2024
    William was an inspiration to me in the solar industry, ever trying to help people.

  7. Joe Scharf says:
    25 Jun 2024
    William was always uplifting and eager to share his knowledge when we talked on the phone about agrivoltaics. However, sometime he called on holidays just to see how I was doing, ask about my family , ask about my tree work. I wish I would have had the chance to meet him in person before he left us to go to Heaven.

    Blessings to his family and friends.

    Joe in Illinois but From Wisconsin

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