Barbara Jeanne Kratz

Barb left this world on September 23rd, 2022 to join the love of her life and husband of fifty years, Mike Kratz. She was born on December 31st,1938 to Virgil (Ed) and Amelia (Millie) Pacey in Milwaukee, WI. The highlight of her life was spending time with her family. She also enjoyed swimming and fishing at their home in Pewaukee, traveling, cooking and shopping.

Those left to cherish her memories include her children; Ramona (Mike) Neumann, Rene'e (Terry) Leasa and Randy Kratz; her six grandchildren, Monica (Dan) Topolovich, Michelle (Ben) Jarvis, Maureen Neumann, Jennifer (Jake) Resop, Brian (Kerry) Luecking and Anna Leasa; five great grandchildren, Austin Bullock, Maya and Mason Topolovich, Gavin Neumann and Jada Resop; brother, Edward Pacey; sister, Shelby Moritz; sister in-law, Sue Schwarten; brother in-law, Rick (Janet) Kratz; brother in-law, Dave (Sue) Kratz and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Barb was preceded in death and reunited with her husband; Michael Paul Kratz; her son, Allen Michael Kratz; her parents, Ed and Millie Pacey; brother, Donald Pacey; sister, Shirley Pacey; father in-law, Howard Kratz; mother in-law, Cecelia (Erv) Krolikowski; brother and sister in-law, Greg and Patricia Hertel; brother in-law, Thomas Moritz; brother in-law, Richard Schwarten and sister in-law, Jean Pacey.

A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, September 30th at Yonke and Son funeral home , 205 Prospect Avenue in Pewaukee, WI. Visitation is at noon and services at 12:30. A Christian burial will follow.