In Memory Of
Gary R. Kratzberg
1946
2014
Gary R. Kratzberg
November 8, 1946 — May 24, 2014
Gary Raymond Kratzberg, age 67, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2014 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO after battling a long illness.
Gary was born to Raymond and Mary Eva (Rockers) Kratzberg on November 8, 1946 in Garnett, KS. Gary grew up in Greeley, KS attending St. John's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Greeley High School in 1964. Growing up he helped his Dad with farming; even after leaving home he loved to come back and help.
Gary worked at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant Desoto, KS, Ford Parts Depot Lenexa, KS, and retired from Ford Motor Company Kansas City Assembly Plant Claycomo, MO in 2002 after working there for 32 years as a UAW member.
He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and served on many committees within the parish and school. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1913.
Gary married Catherine Jane Strobel on May 22, 1971 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scipio, KS. This marriage was blessed with six children Danette Goss (Dan), Christina Kuhlman (Tim), Michael Kratzberg, Eric Kratzberg, Lisa Kratzberg, and Luke Kratzberg, and four grandchildren, Karisa Goss, Ryley Goss, Carson Kuhlman, Rayna Kuhlman. Gary is also survived by his brother Leon Kratzberg (Peggy), Carl Kratzberg (Cheryl),sister Nancy Kratzberg, and brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws Kenny and Barbara Setter and John and Cheryl Strobel, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Mary Eva Kratzberg.
Gary had an unwavering faith in God and an undying love for his family.
A loving and generous heart always giving to others. Whether you wanted to hear it or not, those who knew him well know he always had something to say, whether it was words of wisdom or something to make you laugh. He loved hunting, fishing, growing a vegetable garden and working on his farm. He leaves behind many memories of good times to be cherished by friends and family.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Paul Catholic School, 900 Honeysuckle, Olathe, KS 66061, the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall, Kansas City, MO 64145, or to the St. Boniface Cemetery Fund, 32292 NE Norton Rd., Garnett, KS 66032.
Gary was born to Raymond and Mary Eva (Rockers) Kratzberg on November 8, 1946 in Garnett, KS. Gary grew up in Greeley, KS attending St. John's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Greeley High School in 1964. Growing up he helped his Dad with farming; even after leaving home he loved to come back and help.
Gary worked at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant Desoto, KS, Ford Parts Depot Lenexa, KS, and retired from Ford Motor Company Kansas City Assembly Plant Claycomo, MO in 2002 after working there for 32 years as a UAW member.
He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and served on many committees within the parish and school. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1913.
Gary married Catherine Jane Strobel on May 22, 1971 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scipio, KS. This marriage was blessed with six children Danette Goss (Dan), Christina Kuhlman (Tim), Michael Kratzberg, Eric Kratzberg, Lisa Kratzberg, and Luke Kratzberg, and four grandchildren, Karisa Goss, Ryley Goss, Carson Kuhlman, Rayna Kuhlman. Gary is also survived by his brother Leon Kratzberg (Peggy), Carl Kratzberg (Cheryl),sister Nancy Kratzberg, and brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws Kenny and Barbara Setter and John and Cheryl Strobel, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Mary Eva Kratzberg.
Gary had an unwavering faith in God and an undying love for his family.
A loving and generous heart always giving to others. Whether you wanted to hear it or not, those who knew him well know he always had something to say, whether it was words of wisdom or something to make you laugh. He loved hunting, fishing, growing a vegetable garden and working on his farm. He leaves behind many memories of good times to be cherished by friends and family.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Paul Catholic School, 900 Honeysuckle, Olathe, KS 66061, the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall, Kansas City, MO 64145, or to the St. Boniface Cemetery Fund, 32292 NE Norton Rd., Garnett, KS 66032.
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Rosary
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Starts at 6:00 pm (Central time)
Service
Friday, May 30, 2014
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
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