66 of Canton, passed away Tuesday August 29, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Born in Canton on July 19, 1951 a son of the late Stanley Leverne and Norma Louise (Weik) Kratzer, also preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Kratzer, died June 26th, 2015; sister, Renee Griffith; two brothers, Gale Kratzer and Stanley Kratzer.
Employed in the maintenance department at Stark Metropolitan Housing for 35 years before retiring in 2013, was a graduate and lifelong fan of McKinley High School Bulldogs, a member of Canton VFW Post 3747.
Survived by step-son, Harry Slaton of Malvern; sister, Sharon Yarnell of Canton; also survived by 20 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 2, at 11 a.m. in the Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home with Dennis's uncle, Wayne Kratzer officiating. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 1, 2017 until time of services also in the funeral home. The family requests contributions to the ladies auxiliary VFW Post 3747. You may add your condolences on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com.
Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home
Celebrating 100 Years, 1917-2017
330-455-0293
Published in The Repository on Aug. 30, 2017.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cantonrep/obituary.aspx?n=dennis-l-kratzer&pid=186517185&fhid=27696
66 of Canton, passed away Tuesday August 29, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Born in Canton on July 19, 1951 a son of the late Stanley Leverne and Norma Louise (Weik) Kratzer, also preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Kratzer, died June 26th, 2015; sister, Renee Griffith; two brothers, Gale Kratzer and Stanley Kratzer.
Employed in the maintenance department at Stark Metropolitan Housing for 35 years before retiring in 2013, was a graduate and lifelong fan of McKinley High School Bulldogs, a member of Canton VFW Post 3747.
Survived by step-son, Harry Slaton of Malvern; sister, Sharon Yarnell of Canton; also survived by 20 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 2, at 11 a.m. in the Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home with Dennis's uncle, Wayne Kratzer officiating. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 1, 2017 until time of services also in the funeral home. The family requests contributions to the ladies auxiliary VFW Post 3747. You may add your condolences on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com.
Waltner-SIMCHAK Funeral Home
Celebrating 100 Years, 1917-2017
330-455-0293
Published in The Repository on Aug. 30, 2017.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cantonrep/obituary.aspx?n=dennis-l-kratzer&pid=186517185&fhid=27696
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