From The St. Louis Post Dispatch

KRATZER, RONALD CHARLES, suddenly passed away, baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, on February 4, 2005; beloved husband of Martha R. Kratzer (nee Reitz); dear son of Charles and Genevieve Kratzer; dear brother of Craig (Paula) Kratzer and Sandy (Tom) Siedhoff; dear nephew of Mary (the late George) Handheide; dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Mr. Kratzer retired after 30 years of service to Anheuser-Busch Inc. in Human Resources. Since retirement he devoted his time to his numerous friends, volunteering, traveling, reading and golfing. His zest for life will be sorely missed. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 10 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Lindell and Grand Blvd.). Private interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or the White House Retreat. The family will receive friends in the Great Hall of AMBRUSTER-DONNELLY Mortuary, 6633 Clayton Rd. (Clayton), on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.