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Christopher Kratzer Obituary

KRATZER, CHRISTOPHER JAMES Age 57, of Riverside, CA., passed away July 14, 2005 due to natural causes, at his home. Christopher was born 03/20/1948 in Danneville, PA. He was Plant Manager of J.T. Contractors in San Fernando for 26 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded 5 medals of service. Christopher is survived by his wife, Eleanor; 2 daughters, Christine Gilliam and Traci Kratzer; son-in-law, Frank Gilliam; parents, the late Ralph Kratzer and Una Cronk of Gratz, PA; nephew of Eugene and Carol Williams of Tower City, PA; 2 grandchildren. Vigil, 07/21, 4-9pm at Garden of Prayer Mortuary. Mass 07/22, 10am at St. Thomas Apostle Church with burial at 11:45am at Riverside National Cemetery. ACHESON & GRAHAM GARDEN OF PRAYER MORTUARY (951) 688-1221

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Jul. 19, 2005.

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Kathy Escalera

July 28, 2005

Auntie Eleanor,& Girls

I am sorry to hear about Uncle Chris. He will be missed!

You all are in my prayers!

Hope to see you guys real soon!

Love

Kathy

Kathy Escalera

July 21, 2005

I LOve You!!!! I want you to know you all are in my heart and in my prayers. Uncle Chris you will forever be in my heart.

Elanor Escalera-Polk

July 21, 2005

Auntie Eleanor,Christine and Traci,



I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Chris. He was great uncle and a wonderful man. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I'm not able to make it down for the services. Miss you!



God bless... Love,



Elanor, Ron , Becca, Tim & Katelin

Peggy Fry

July 20, 2005

Eleanor, Christine & Tracy

I want to express my heartfelt condolences on your loss. Chris was a great person, he always made you feel welcomed. Although I was only around for 13 years, I always enjoyed being with you and Chris. I know this is hard to do at this time, but remember God is there and he carries us through the worst times of our lives. I will keep you in my prayers.

Love

Peggy

Ryann Cvetichan

July 20, 2005

I know this is a hard time for everyone, but you will get through this. Take a deep breathe and just remember all the good times that you had. There are many memories that will live on forever.

We are all here for you.

Ryann, Paul & Rylee

Alyssa Davis

July 20, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. My God be with you all at this difficult time.

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