Ronald Louis Gratz Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ronald Louis Gratz (Knoxville, Tennessee), whose life came to an end on August 20, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Ronald leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Gratz and Josephine Gratz. He is survived by: his wife Dorothy Gratz; his sons, Alan Gratz (Wendi) and John Gratz (Laurie); his granddaughters, Josephine, Claire and Madeleine; his sister Rebecca Gratz Hickman (Thomas Hickman); his nephew Kevin Spiller; and his sister-in-law Brenda Gratz.
In lieu of flowers, Ron's family asks that donations be made in his name to the scholarship fund at Mission of Hope at missionofhope.org/donate (http://missionofhope.org), or St. Jude's Children's Hospital at stjude.org/donate. (http://stjude.org.).
