Berts, Uncle Albert.

ALBERT KRATZER (published on January 29, 2011)

ALBERT KRATZER After a lengthy battle with Parkinson's, it is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing on January 25, 2011 of Mr. Albert Kratzer, with his family at his side. Born November 26, 1931 in Marktl, Germany, he immigrated to Canada in March of 1956 and in 1965 he moved to Stonewall. With hard work and dedication he worked for Silverline Trailers and C.P. Railway Black Smith Department. In 1977 he started up his own family welding business called K-Indu Ltd. He was predeceased by his first wife Claudia, grandson Daniel, siblings Anni, Michael, Tony, Franz, Joseph and Hans. He leaves to mourn his wife Helga; his three sons Peter (Alana), Gunnar (Lynn), Bernie (Lorrie); his stepchildren Frank, Chris (Patricia), Gaby (Mark); grandchildren Dawn Marie, Neena, Tony, Kevin, Matthew, Tyler, Katja and Matteo; sisters Maria and Rosie; and nieces and nephews. He loved the outdoors, nature and travelling. The family would like the thank the Home Care workers of Stonewall and the staff of Middlechurch Home B1 for their wonderful care. Donations may be made to Middlechurch Home, 280 Balderstone Rd., West St. Paul, MB R4A 4A6 or Parkinson's Society of Manitoba, 7 -414 Westmount Dr., Winnipeg, MB R2J 1P2. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.