Ralph M. Kratz, age 84, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Friday evening, June 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Cremation has occurred at the All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and private family services have been held.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years: Audrey Kratz, Manitowoc; six children: Ralph Jr. (Tami) Kratz, Mike (Tina) Kratz, Wayne (Laurie) Kratz, Dave (Karen) Kratz, and Steve (Laura) Kratz, Angel (Tim) Thomas; eight grandchildren: Taylor (Favian) Tamayo, Mariah Kratz, Travis and Austin Kratz, Camden and Mason Kratz, and Joey and Bryson Thomas; One great grandchild: Novalye Tamayo; one brother: Norbert (Barb) Kratz; three sisters: Bernice Behnke , Lillian Mangin , and Evelyn Loose. One sister-in-law: Diane Kratz. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son: Joseph Kratz; three sisters: Helen Kratz, Lucille Gronke, and Lavern Kangas; two brothers: Hank and Arthur; his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Ed and Vera Krause; and brothers-in-law: Clarence Kangas, Lester Behnke, and Wes Loose. He is also survived by his four legged buddy, Sugar.
Special thanks to Aurora at Home Hospice workers Elizabeth and Jason.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
