James Robert Kratz Obituary
The memory of James Robert Kratz (State College, Pennsylvania), who passed away on February 9, 2026 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William A. Kratz and Marie Coyle Kratz; and his siblings, William, Jack and Betty.
He is survived by: his wife Judy; his daughter Rev. Carolyn Hetrick (Michael) of State College; his granddaughters, Catherine Halteman (Joseph) of Elizabethtown and Alexandra Hetrick (Landry Ayres) of Turku, Finland; his great grandchild Isabel Rose Halteman; and his sister Virginia Babka.
Memorial contributions in Jim's memory can be made to Clothes to Kids, https://clothestokids.org. or St Vincent De Paul Clearwater Community Kitchen at https://clearwatersvdp.org.
