Charles Otis “Boots” Kraatz
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Charles Otis “Boots” Kraatz of Irving Texas, passed away March 14, 2022 marking the end of a long, successful, and joy filled life. Charles was born on December 29, 1932 to Ben and Bernice Kraatz of Rockdale Texas. After graduating from high school in 1950, he went on to enlist in the United States Army. During his enlistment Charles proudly achieved the rank of Sergeant and became a decorated combat veteran while serving in Korea. In addition to his combat assignments he was stationed in Germany, and State side locations. Upon completion of his military service, Charles returned to Milam County where on March 8, 1954 he married his high school sweetheart, Norma Jane Burgess of Milano Texas. Shortly after their marriage, Charles and Norma moved to Dallas where they began their family. There Charles began a long career with Braniff Airlines before ultimately working and retiring from Kroger in 1994. Having strong family values, Charles’ and Norma’s marriage produced four children, Mike, Gary, Sherry and Kimberly. While he relished spending time with family, Charles enjoyed an extremely active life. His interest and hobbies included growing vegetables in his garden, watching sports (especially teams from Texas A&M), fishing, and hunting, time at the casinos, and working jigsaw and crossword puzzles. Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years Norma Jane Burgess Kraatz, his daughter Kimberly Renee Kraatz Rodgers, two brothers, nine sisters, and his parents. He is survived by two sons Mike Kraatz and wife Laura of Irving, Texas, Gary Kraatz and wife Vivian of Euless, Texas, daughter Sherry Toups and husband Tom of Little Elm, Texas, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and one sister, Lucille McCrummen.
Funeral Services will be held at John P. Brooks and Family Aria 1820 N. Beltline Rd, Irving, Texas 75061
Visitation: Monday April 4, 2022., at 6:00 – 8 pm Funeral Services Tuesday April 5, 2022., at 11:30 Burial: Tuesday April 5, 2022 Service will be held at DFW National Cemetery, located at 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX, at 2:15 pmTestimonials
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OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE KRAATZ FAMILY!!!!!!!
He was a gentle, quiet man who i admired. He was a great dad, husband, and good friend. We will miss his undying A&M spirit.
Uncle Boots, first just let me say you had the coolest nickname. I grew up loving your family and looked forward to family reunions. You were always so soft spoken and showed a gentle soul. I adored your sweet wife and your beautiful daughters. Your sons were older and we really did share many interests, but they were all great kids and you should go to your resting place knowing you were a good husband and father, brother, friend.
I can only imagine the reunion you are celebrating now with your loved ones that have gone before you. I look forward to that special time when my life is through here too. Thank you for being a small part of my life.
Thank you Debbie
Thank you Freddie
So sorry for your loss Mike. Jim and I are thinking of you and your family.
Thank you Troy, so sweet ❤️
We’ll miss you Uncle Boots! So many great memories of you and Aunt Norma. I pray that you both rest peacefully in Heaven while watching down on us all. Sherry and family my condolences to everyone. Let’s rise to the occasion during this celebration of life.
Our condolences and prayers go out to the Kraatz family.
Thanks Danny & Karhleen
So sorry to hear this.You and Vivian both losing your dad so close together.May God comfort you and family. Love to all. Louise (Pug) KimbrLouiseow, and family.
Thank you Troy for those kind words.
Thank you Sandy
Thank you Bo for your kind words.
Thank you Aunt Pug❤
Wasn’t around the family much but enjoyed being with u all
Our prayers and condolences to the Kraatz family. Boots and Norma will be greatly missed. They were the best neighbors to have. They lived straight across the street from us. We’re going to miss them greatly. So sad of hearing of their passing. May God continue to watch over family.
Thank you so much for your kind words. My Mom spoke of you and felt the same about having good neighbors.
I didn’t know I could comment or I would have papa.
I love in miss you soon I’m coming for a visit. I just want you to know I miss you please give my mom a hug. I write this as I believe in my life you get this in heaven.