On February 14, 2011 Charles C. Kratz survived by his loving wife of 64 years Elizabeth A. Kratz (nee Sponar);devoted father of Janet M. Cooke and husband Ronald Charles A. Kratz and his wife Rose-Marie and Mary Kratz;dear brother of Helen Mach and Amelia Demski;beloved grandfather of Ronnie and Craig Cooke and Shannon and Andrew Kratz;great grandfather of Caitlin Kratz, Kyle and Cameron Cooke.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Hope Church on Friday at 11 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home 7922 Wise Ave. on Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 PM.In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Stella Maris Hospice 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium,MD 21093.