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1937
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2025
William Kraetz Obituary
Bill moved to Tucson at the age of 16 and graduated from Tucson High class of 1955. After graduation, he joined the US Navy, and his career was with the telephone company, where he retired after 35 years.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack and Robert, his son Gary, and stepdaughter Deborah Whitt Arnold. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Barbara, sons Kenneth (Michela) and Jason Arnold, daughter Deborah (David) Fontaine, and stepdaughter Cynthia Gonzales. He also had 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on March 29th at the Voyager R.V. Resort, 8701 S. Kolb Rd in the Catalina room at 2 p.m. Internment at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana at a later date.
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