Donald Kratz obituary: Donald Kratz's Obituary, Green Bay

In Memory Of
Donald E. Kratz
1935 - 2018

Obituary photo of Donald Kratz, Green Bay-WI
Obituary photo of Donald Kratz, Green Bay-WI

In Memory Of
Donald E. Kratz
1935 - 2018

Donald Edgar Kratz, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, February 9, 2018, with his family by his side.

Don was born October 14, 1935 in Green Bay, WI. Born to Edgar and Edna (Pagel) Kratz. Don attended Denmark High School. He married Marion Vickman on April 12, 1958. He served for two years in the U.S. Army. He farmed in the Town of Eaton and owned a business as an artificial inseminator. After Don retired from farming, he also worked for Christensen Mills.

He is survived by his wife, Marion. Three children, Dawn (Mike) Konop, Denmark, Tammy (Todd) Christensen, Greenleaf, and Dale (Jenny) Kratz, De Pere. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Doug (Melissa) Konop, their children Samantha and Evan. Tricia Konop, Sara (Craig) Demler and their daughter, Addison, Steve Christensen (special friend, Asti Zuleger), Renee Christensen, Emma and Tommy Kratz. One sister, Dolly Charneski. Sisters- and brothers-in-law, Carol (Roland) Ropson, Francis (Judy) Vickman, Lois Thompson and Bill Jossart, aunts and uncles. Nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents and in-laws, Edgar and Edna Kratz, Ken Charneski, Dave Thompson, David Vickman, Mayme and Alvin Jossart.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 3425 Willow Road, Green Bay. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 pm on Tuesday at the church.

Don's family would like to thank the Rennes Family for the wonderful care over the past three years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Don's name to your favorite charity or to Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
Donald Edgar Kratz, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, February 9, 2018, with his family by his side.

Don was born October 14, 1935 in Green Bay, WI. Born to Edgar and Edna (Pagel) Kratz. Don attended Denmark High School. He married Marion Vickman on April 12, 1958. He served for two years in the U.S. Army. He farmed in the Town of Eaton and owned a business as an artificial inseminator. After Don retired from farming, he also worked for Christensen Mills.

He is survived by his wife, Marion. Three children, Dawn (Mike) Konop, Denmark, Tammy (Todd) Christensen, Greenleaf, and Dale (Jenny) Kratz, De Pere. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Doug (Melissa) Konop, their children Samantha and Evan. Tricia Konop, Sara (Craig) Demler and their daughter, Addison, Steve Christensen (special friend, Asti Zuleger), Renee Christensen, Emma and Tommy Kratz. One sister, Dolly Charneski. Sisters- and brothers-in-law, Carol (Roland) Ropson, Francis (Judy) Vickman, Lois Thompson and Bill Jossart, aunts and uncles. Nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents and in-laws, Edgar and Edna Kratz, Ken Charneski, Dave Thompson, David Vickman, Mayme and Alvin Jossart.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 3425 Willow Road, Green Bay. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 pm on Tuesday at the church.

Don's family would like to thank the Rennes Family for the wonderful care over the past three years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Don's name to your favorite charity or to Prince of Peace Catholic Church.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Prince of Peace

Service

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 12:00pm
Prince of Peace

Newcomer Funeral Home (920-432-4841) is assisting the family

Newcomer Funeral Home (920-432-4841) is assisting the family

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