Ernest L (Doc) Kratina, Jr.

1945 - 2023  (77 years)

• Name	Ernest L (Doc) Kratina
  Suffix	Jr.
  Nickname	Doc
  Born	9 Jul 1945	Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
  Gender	Male
  Died	27 Jan 2023
  Buried	6 Feb 2023	Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I13139	Rossville
  Last Modified	21 Oct 2024

  
  

  Father	Ernest L Kratina, Sr.,   b. 23 Jan 1922, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 14 Apr 2009, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 87 years)
  Mother	Wilma June Hotzel Kratina
  Married	3 May 1944	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Marriage- Hotzel, Wilma-Kratina, Ernest Hotzel-Kratina The marriage of Miss Wilma June Hotzel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Hotzel, Topeka, to Mr. Ernest L. Kratina, took place May 3, in the Assumption Church at Topeka with Msgr. Eugene Vallely officiating. A breakfast in the Green Room at the Hotel Jayhawk followed. Private Kratina is the son of Frank Kratina, of Chicago, formerly of the Rossville community. He was with the Boeing Aircraft Corporation in Wichita for three years. Mrs. Kratina is a graduate of the Capitol Catholic High School. She plans to join her husband later.
  		Anniversary- Kratina, Ernest and Wilma Ernest and Wilma Kratina Ernest and Wilma Kratina celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise reception and dance on May 1 at the Arab Shrine Temple in Topeka. The event was hosted by their children and their spouses, Ernest and Sheila Kratina, Rossville; Larry and Carol Harris, Topeka; Gary and Linda Ross, St. Louis; Douglas and Sharon Brehm, Topeka; and Cynthia Kratina, Topeka. The Kratinas also were parents of another son, the late Bradley Kratina. Ernest Kratina and Wilma Hotzel were married May 3, 1944, in Topeka.
  Family ID	F3003	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Sheila Rae Green Salsbery Kratina
  Married	30 Sep 1978	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	1. Michelle Kratina Vogeles   2. Ernest L Kratina, III,   b. 23 Jul 1980
  Last Modified	20 Oct 2024 21:10:00
  Family ID	F3004	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 9 Jul 1945 - Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio Buried - 6 Feb 2023 - Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents

  Obituary- Kratina, Jr., Ernest Dr. Ernest Kratina DELIA, KANSAS – Dr. Ernest Louis “Doc” Kratina, Jr. 77, of Delia, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. He was born July 9, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Ernest L. and Wilma J. (Hotzel) Kratina, Sr. He was a graduate of Seaman High School and received his doctorate from Kansas State University. He served in the U.S. Army, Kansas Army National Guard and Army Reserves for a total of 23 years of service, retiring at the rank of Colonel. Dr. Kratina owned and operated Rossville Veterinary Clinic beginning in 1975 until current. He was a member of Golden Rule Lodge #90, AF & AM, Kaw Valley Scottish Rite Bodies (K.C.C.H.); Auburn, Kansas Masonic Lodge; National Sojourners and Arab Shrine in Topeka. He served as past president and on the board of directors of TARC and was member and treasurer of Moravan Lodge No. 128. Doc married Sheila R. (Green) Salsbery on September 30, 1978 in Topeka. She survives in Delia. Other survivors include two children, Michelle (Alfred) Vogeles in Portland, OR and Ernie (Brooke) Kratina of Delia; four grandchildren, Hans, Dieter, Isabela Vogeles and Charles “Charlie” Kratina; his mother, Wilma Kratina of Topeka; and his sister, Sharon (Doug) Brehm of Topeka. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Bradley Kratina. Doc was dedicated to his profession, military career and enjoyed farming and ranching. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the Parker Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. A funeral ceremony will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 6, 2023, at the funeral home with Masonic services conducted by Golden Rule Lodge #90, AF & AM. Interment with military honors by Kansas Army National Guard will follow at the Czech-Moravan Cemetery, Rossville, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Golden Rule Lodge #90, AF & AM, 909 NW Lyman, Topeka, KS 66608 or TARC, 1800 SW 42nd, Topeka, KS 66609 or to Moravan Lodge No. 128, P.O. Box 518, Rossville, KS 66533. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.ParkerPriceFH.com.