Mary Ann Kratzer Obituary
We announce the death of Mary Ann Kratzer of Litchfield, Ohio, who passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 91. Mary Ann will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Kruggel and Roberta Kruggel; her husbands, Willard Reusch and Grady Kratzer; her brother David; her grandson Brandon Costello; and her great grandchild Raylan Shaw.
She is survived by: her stepdaughter Jane; her family, Karen, Julie and Jim; her children, Bob Reusch (Sandra), Karen Schaefer (Paul), Julie Shaw (Chris) and Jim Kratzer (Jen); her grandchildren, Ryan Geisinger (Charlene), Chad Reusch, Kristin McManus (Ryan), Kyle Reusch (Justina), Jenna Kulbis (Patrick), Shawna Doellman (Matt), Justin Shaw (Michelle), Garrison Shaw (Nikki), Ethan Shaw, Brennan Shaw, Caleb Kratzer and Reanna Cullins (Jason); her great grandchildren, Owen (Adi), Lily, Kitty, Garrett, Cassidy, Alden, Winry, Gwen, Georgia, Olivia, Braydon, Amelia and Annabelle; her brothers, John Kruggel (Celia) and Tom Kruggel; and her cousins, Joan Husak (Harry), Ginny Thompson (Dale), David Geisinger and Jeanine Falk (Ken).
Memorial contributions in Mary Ann's name can be made to Nivalis Hospice, 915 Bassett Rd., Westlake, OH 44145; or Medina Salvation Army, 425 W. Liberty St., Medina, OH 44256. In lieu of flowers, go visit someone, per Mary Ann's request. The family has chosen to send donations to Salvation Army Medina CorpsDonate Now (https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org).
