Gary Robert Kratzke Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gary Robert Kratzke of Motley, Minnesota, who passed away on June 6, 2022, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Robert Kratzke to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Kratzke and Selma Kratzke (Engel); his wife Julie; his sister Carol Hanel; and his mother-in-law Carol Tennessen.
He is survived by: his former wife Laurel Tennessen of Motley; his children, Joseph Kratzke (Jill) of North Mankato, Jillian McLyn (Neil) of Cave Creek, AZ and Justin "Gus" Kratzke (Nakita) of Minneapolis; his grandchildren, Jacen Kratzke, Jakeb Kratzke, Benjamin McLyn and Charlie McLyn; his sisters, Joyce Oachs (Steve) of Mankato and Marilyn Christiansen (Charles) of St. Peter; his parents-in-law, Mel Tennessen of Brewster, Leslie Slater (Mark), Melanie Peterson (Doug), Dawn Murphy (Darren), Matt Tennessen (Shelly), Krystal Bohnsack (Brent) and Andy Tennessen (Heather Peters); and his pet Champ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to MAYBA, Mankato West Booster Club or the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.
