Joseph Gregory Kratzke
June 8, 1987-April 29, 2021
Our amazing gift from God was called home on April 29th, 2021. Our Joey was blessed with so many God-given talents. He was an accomplished athlete, exceptionally talented artist, lead actor, natural dancer, comedian with a smile and charismatic personality that made everyone feel like a king. Most of all he was a father that loved his children more than anything in the world, and they loved him back. Joe cherished spending every moment with his kids: homeschooling, cooking, art projects, reading, skating, tennis, sliding, just anything with them. Joe loved being Catholic. He attended St. Joseph’s Elementary, St. Thomas Academy, Eastview HS and Shattuck St. Mary’s where he played hockey and starred in theatre. With his charismatic personality like no other, big heart and generosity, he always was willing to help anyone and everyone before helping himself. The center of our world is in Paradise. Never to be replaced or forgotten. Joe is survived by his adoring father Rob, beloved children: Eve, Tahani, Amelia, only son Dylan, stepdaughter Dani, Special “Gramma Barb” Kratzke, Special cousin and friend Michael McDonough, Gelgeis McDonough, “doting” aunties Kelly and Shannon Kratzke. godfather Mike Henderson. Preceded in death by “constant sidekick” Grandpa Bob Kratzke. Also survived by Mother, Susan Rosario, special godmother, Bridget Vega, uncle Danny, 4 sisters, grandmother Carmen, Papa Ralph Rosario (preceded). Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews. Walk-through visitation 4-8PM, Thursday, May 13, at O’Halloran & Murphy Funeral Home (575 Snelling Ave S., 651-698-0796). Mass of Christian Burial 1PM, Friday, May 14, at Church of St. Joseph (1154 Seminole Ave, West St. Paul). Memorials preferred to Educational Trust for Joe’s Children. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the Palm of His Hand