Roger Lee Kratzberg

Roger Lee Kratzberg, age 52, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015, at his home. He was born February 26, 1962, the son of Edward John and Freda Pauline (Fuller) Kratzberg. Roger worked as a welder for Missouri Pacific Railroad for 19 years. He worked as a machinist at Taylor-Forge in Garnett and Paola for several years. He was a member of Boilermakers Local Lodge #83 of Kansas City, Missouri. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson; Roger also enjoyed smoking meat and had built many grills and smokers over the years. He enjoyed outdoor activities of all kinds, especially gardening. Roger also enjoyed spending time with his children and granddaughter. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Freda Kratzberg; and his brother, Alan Kratzberg. He is survived by son, Keith Kratzberg of Garnett; daughter, Kady Kratzberg of Iola; granddaughter, Traci Kratzberg; two brothers, Larry Kratzberg of Riverside, Missouri; Dale Kratzberg of Richmond; three sisters, Carol Green and Eileen Kratzberg, both of Shawnee; Jean Tate of Ottawa; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett; burial following in the Greeley City Cemetery, Greeley. Family will greet friends at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Roger Kratzberg Memorial Fund. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com