John Kratzer Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 25, 2021 we had to say goodbye to John Kratzer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, born in Springfield, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Clarence Kratzer and Aileen Kratzer (Gray); his wife Nancy Kratzer (Jones); his children, Katherine Kratzer (Greg Olson) of St. Charles, IL, Dr. John Kratzer (Tammy) of Syracuse, IN and Tom Kratzer (Helen) of Golden, CO; his siblings, David Kratzer (Judy) of Gainesville, FL and Shirley Hudson of Springfield, IL; and his grandchildren, Jason Kratzer (Sara) of Waukee, IA, Nick Kratzer (Allison McCarthy) of Clive, IA, Danny Kratzer of Englewood, CO, Anna-Lise Cappy (Jeff) of Alexandria, KY, Cari Olson (Phil Magnone) of Indianapolis, IN, Marshall Kratzer (Bethany) of Seattle, WA, Mitchell Kratzer of Golden, CO and Ian Kratzer of Golden, CO. He was also cherished by eight great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, P.O. Box 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244-4550.