George Franklin Kratina

1934 - 2015  (80 years)

• Name	George Franklin Kratina
  Born	26 Jul 1934	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	11 Mar 2015	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	18 Mar 2015
  Person ID	I5576	Rossville
  Last Modified	28 Dec 2017

  
  

  Father	John R Kratina,   b. 5 Jul 1894, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 16 Jun 1976, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 81 years)
  Mother	Helen Hruska Kratina,   b. 19 Jun 1898, Dolany, Moravia ,   d. 15 Jun 1983, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  (Age 84 years)
  Married	1932	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Family ID	F4206	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Patricia Ann Anderson Kratina
  Married	17 Sep 1957	Columbus, Muskogee County, Georgia
  Children	1. Debra Sue Kratina Hazim
  Documents		Marriage- Anderson, Patricia-Kratina, George ANDERSON - KRATINA Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Anderson, of Silver Lake, announce the marriage of their daughter, Patricia Ann, to PFC George Franklin Kratina. PFC Kratina is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kratina of Rossville. The marriage took place recently at the Muskogee County Court House at Columbus, Ga. The ceremony was performed by Judge Hunter and was witnessed by Mr. Anderson, father of the bride. Mrs. Kratina was a 1954 graduate of Silver Lake High School and until her recent marriage was employed by Hallmark Cards, Inc., in Topeka. PFC Kratina was a 1952 graduate of Rossville High School and prior to his induction into the Army, was engaged in farming. He is presently serving with the Inf. Div. in Ft Benning, Ga. PFC and Mrs. Kratina are at home in Trailer Village Old Casseta Road, Columbus, Ga.
  		Anniversary- Kratina, George and Pat George and Pat Kratina George and Pat Kratina will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception today at the Goodyear Shelter House, 2000 NW US-24 Highway in Topeka. Hosts will be their daughter, Debra Hazim, son-in-law Karim and grandsons Isaiah and Josiah. They were married Sept. 17,1957, at the Muscogee County Courthouse in Columbus, Ga„ by Judge Hunter. The couple have lived in the Silver Lake-Rossville area all their lives. George retired in 1996 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. with 38 years’ service. He also retired from the Kansas Army National Guard in 1993 after 23 years. Pat retired in 1996 from USD 372 with 23 years’ service as a secretary and transportation supervisor/driver.
  Last Modified	28 Dec 2017 11:53:09
  Family ID	F4207	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Married - 17 Sep 1957 - Columbus, Muskogee County, Georgia  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Obituary- Kratina, George George F. Kratina George F. Kratina passed away March 11, 2015 at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born to John R. and Helena (Hruska) Kratina on July 26,1934 in Rossville Township. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1952. George married Patricia A. Anderson on September 17, 1957 in Columbus, Georgia where he was stationed in The US Army. He spent 231/2 years serving his country and retired from the National Guard in 1993. George was very proud of his military service. He joined Goodyear in 1961 and retired with 38 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and outings with his family. He had outdoor hunting dogs and Poodles which all became “his” dogs. He spent winters in Texas after his retirement for many years. He and his wife traveled to the Czech Republic twice to visit his family. George is survived by his wife of 57 years Patricia of the home; his daughter Debra Sue and son-in-law Karim Hazim; grandsons, Isaiah and Josiah, all of Topeka; twin brother John D. and his wife Marjorie Kratina of Rossville; and his sister, Sister Mary Kratina, OSB of Atchison; and many other family members and friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 18 at 10AM at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 W. 17th, Topeka, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. To leave condolence messages visit www.dovecremation.com.