Obituary of Karl K. Kratz

Karl K. Kratz, 53 of Luzerne passed away at home Saturday morning. Born in Kingston, son of the late Tom Kratz and Margaret Evans Kratz Williams. Karl was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West, class of 1976; employed by Linde Corporation of Honesdale, as a foremen for many years. He loved life, Penn State, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburg Penguins and his family and friends. He was preceded in death including his parents, by a step-father Stu Williams. Surviving is his wife of nineteen years the former Judith Mizdail; brother, Russell Kratz and wife Leah of Kingston; nieces, Hillary Kratz of Bloomsburg, Heather Kratz of West Palm Beach, Florida; nephew, Ryan of Kingston; brother-in-law Frank Mizdail of Nanticoke, also many Aunts, Uncles, cousins and lifelong friends. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 12:00 Noon at the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc. 568 Bennett St. Luzerne, with Rev. Michael Zipay officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donation can be made to the charity of donor's choice. Condolences can be sent to sympathy@betzjastremski.com