Ernest Joseph Kratowicz
May 15, 1927 -
June 11, 2017
US Veteran
Ernest Joseph Kratowicz, age 90, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Addison of Pleasant Prairie.
Born on May 15, 1927, in Kenosha, he is a son of the late Zygmund and Paulina (Bortko) Kratowicz. He attended St. Casimir grade school, graduated from Bradford High School Class of 1945 and attended the University of Wisconsin- Madison.
Ernie proudly served his country in the Army Air Force, active in 1945 as a Fire Chief of the Crash Crew until his honorable discharge in 1947.
On May 10, 1952 he married Sally Knapp at St. Casimir Catholic Church. They were blessed with 6 children and 65 years of marriage.
He worked for Camosy Construction as a concrete foreman for 32 years and was the owner of Two K Green House for 15 years.
Ernie was a life member of the former PLAV Post # 34, Knights of Columbus, the Moose Lodge #286 and a former board member of St. Joseph High School. He served 6 years as president of the Cement Masons- Local 237 and vice president for two years. He was in the mall walkers club and served at the Shalom Soup Kitchen for 20 years.
He enjoyed traveling, gambling in Las Vegas and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
Survivors include his wife, Sally; his children, Timothy (Luann) Kratowicz, Kathleen (Fred) Saldana, Robert (Sue) Kratowicz, Karen Kratowicz, Janice (Jim) Pierangeli and James (Tammy) Kratowicz; 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and his sister Marianne Kratowicz.
Along with his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by his brothers, Chester and Frank.
Service Info
A funeral service for Ernie will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment will follow with military honors in St. Casimir Cemetery.
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Kathy SadowskiMy deepest sympathies for your loss. I had hoped to be able to attend the funeral, but unfortunately, had a conflict. Sending prayers of comfort to all the Kratowicz family, but especially to Sue Kratowicz, and Fred and Kathy Saldana. Kathy Sadowski
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Titletown Brewing Co.Our thoughts are with the Kratowicz family on the loss of Ernie. May you have joy in remembering his life today and tomorrow. -The staff of Titletown Brewing Co.-Green Bay Wisconsin
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Lu-Ann MonsonDear Sally and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your beloved Ernie. You both have been so kind to my mom (Jean) while at the Addison, and to me when I visited with her (and you both) over Easter. Wishing you comfort and God's peace at this difficult time. Lu-Ann Monson
To the Kratowicz family. Thinking of you as you go through this difficult time and saddened by your profound loss. with deepest sympathy, Malissa Dunn
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Barbara WisnefskiDear Sally and Family, Our condolences and sympathy to you for the loss of Ernie, Mike and I have always had the greatest respect for this hard working man, loving husband, good Father and Grand father. He was also a great friend to all those he worked with, especially his long lasting Camosy friends like us. Ernie was always fun to be with. It has been at least 60 years of knowing and loving Ernie and Sally!!!!. Barb and Mike Wisnefski
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Dean MertenMy condolences to the Kratowicz family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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George D. ChartSo sorry for your loss. Ernie and my step-father, John Johanowicz, were very good friends. May God bless him and his family.
