Betty D. KratzschBetty D. Kratzsch passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at 91 years old. She was a longtime resident of Warsaw and retired to Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, where she resided the past two years.
Betty was born Oct. 8, 1929, in Sheboygan, Wis., to Herman and Elizabeth Kuntzman Wehrwein and was united in marriage to Hal Kratzsch in 1948 and had three sons: Nate, Nick and Kurt. Hal was a founding member of the jazz group The Four Freshman. Betty loved sharing her many stories of living on the road and the role of a traveling musician's wife. She was proud to honor Hal and the group at many Four Freshman conventions through the years and valued the many relationships she developed.
Betty loved Jesus! And she loved her family and friends. She was a strong, resilient woman, a good cook and a loyal friend. Betty had an appreciation for dancing, music, fashion, makeup and a good bargain which she was proud to share a good deal when she found one. She often pointed out the beauty of nature and the good in others. She was a beautiful example of love and generosity.
Betty is survived by son, Kurt (Karen) Kratzsch, Warsaw; grandchildren: Chelsy (Sean) Daugherty, Ashland, Ohio; Ginger (Ray) Pumphrey, Texas; Megan, Jacob, Derek and Sarah Kratzsch, all of Warsaw; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband, Hal Kratzsch; and sons, Nate Kratzsch and Nick (Jan) Kratzsch.
The family plans to hold a celebration of her life at a later date when travel and gathering is safe and more comfortable.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted to all arrangements for the family.
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