Robert Kratz

Robert L. Kratz, 80, of Stella, NE, passed away October 18, 2014 at Auburn, NE. He was born July 13, 1934 at Falls City, NE to the late Bert and Marguret (Chandler) Kratz.

Robert was drafted into the U. S. Army on May 28, 1957 and was honorably discharged on May 12, 1959.  He served in the Reserves until 1963.

On April 25, 1960 he married Dorothy Gibson at Falls City and they were later divorced in 1987.

Robert was raised in the Falls City area and graduated from Falls City High School in 1952. He was a carpenter for Moss Jones until being drafted in the U. S. Army. When he returned from service he became employed at Frontier Homes and was plant manager until being transferred to the Oklahoma location and he lived in Ft. Smith, AR. In 1972 he moved to Humboldt, NE and worked as custodian at the schools until 1985. He moved to Columbia, MO and worked various jobs, moving to Stella, NE in 1993 and took employment with Pony Express Carriers. He retired in 1996.

Robert is survived by his sons, Terry of Hiawatha, KS, David and his wife Kerri of Auburn, daughters, Debbie Koerperich and her husband Kim of Justin, TX, Lori Adcock and her husband Mark of Warrington, VA, Linda Kratz of Stella, brother, Edwin of Falls City, thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Reverend John Henderson officiating. Interment will be in Steele Cemetery. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

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