Wayne Thomas 'Tom' Kratzer

Wayne Thomas TomKratzer, 88, joined his wife in heaven on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Tom was born on June 18,1928in Converse, Indiana to the late Kenneth and GladysKratzer. Tom graduated from Converse High School in 1946 and then married Pauline (Moorman)Kratzeron August 17, 1952. Pauline entered heaven on December 25, 2013. Tom worked as a farmer and also was a school bus driver for the Oak Hill School corporation. Tom was an active member of the Richland United Methodist Church in Converse. He taught Sunday School and was a member of the choir as well. Tom was a member of the Gideon Society and also was a member of the Men for Missions of Richland United Methodist Church and the Richland United Methodist Church Men. He served on the Grant County Farm Bureau Board, the Farm Club ofSweetser, and worked on the Election Board. Tom is survived by his son, Mark (Carolyn)Kratzerof Fort Wayne, IN; daughter, Teresa (Rick) Seward ofClaypool, IN; son, Terry (Floretta)KratzerofSwayzee, IN; 5 grandsons, Joel (Kristin), Jonathan, and MatthewKratzer, and Brett (Kate) and Brian Seward; 1 great-grandson, LukeKratzer; step grandson, Tracy (Tammy) Melton; step granddaughter, Jennifer (Kevin)Annee; 7 step great-grandchildren, Jared, Caleb,Kolten, andKenleyMelton, and Madeline, Sophia, andLaurynAnnee; and many nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline, and his parents, Kenneth and GladysKratzer. Arrangements have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel ofArmes-HuntFuneral Home Cremation Services, 4601 S. Western Ave., Marion, Indiana. A funeral service honoring Tom will be held on Saturday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. at the Richland United Methodist Church in Converse with Pastor CarolynMikesellofficiating. A visitation has been set for 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, at the College Park Chapel Funeral Home, and also an hour before the service on Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richland United Methodist Church or to the Gideon Society. Online condolences may be left at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.Visitation Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Grant Memorial Park Cemetery 1606 W. 26th StreetMarion, IN 46928Funeral Service Sat, Dec 10, 2016 at 10:00 am Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Marion 4601 S. Western Ave.Marion, IN 46953