David L. Kratzberg

David L. Kratzberg, age 73, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at his home. He was born June 24, 1943, in Anderson County, Kansas, the son of August and Cecelia (Rosner) Kratzberg. Dave graduated from Greeley High School in 1961. He married Arlene Morgan on December 26, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia. This union was blessed with four children. Dave started work at a service station in the Kansas City area for several years. He then went to General Motors as a laborer for UAW Local #31 for over 32 years, retiring in 2000. He also worked as a part-time bartender at the Greeley Café for Jim and Jean Dalsing. After retiring from GM, he worked at the Greeley Quick Shop and enjoyed friends stopping by for coffee and visiting with people. When he was first married, he played with The Bank of Greeley men's softball team, traveling many places. Dave's passion was riding his Harley and he loved his dog Ju-Ju. He was an avid crossword puzzle solver and at family gatherings, he would not let anyone touch his grill. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John Kratzberg and Eugene "Bud" Kratzberg. Dave is survived by his wife, Arlene Kratzberg, of the home; Rick Kratzberg and wife Sheila of Greeley, Kansas; Tom "Spook" Kratzberg and wife Mary of Greeley, Kansas; Sandy Baugher and husband Tom of Greeley, Kansas; Bob Kratzberg and wife Ronda of Paola, Kansas; ten grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Roberta Shirley and husband Bill of Iola, Kansas; brother-in-law, Ed Morgan and wife Donna of Greeley, Kansas; sister-in-law, Rosalie Brackney and husband Roger of Peculiar, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, August 1, 2016, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Chapel, Garnett with inurnment following in St. John's Cemetery, Greeley, Kansas. The family will greet friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Greeley Town and Country Ball Program. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .