Kenneth Roy Kratzer, 78, of Xenia passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Xenia Health and Rehab after an extended battle with Parkinson's.

He was born March 28, 1943, the son of Victor Roy and Wanda (Young) Kratzer.  Kenneth enjoyed motorcycles, NASCAR, muscle cars and college basketball.  He was fun loving and a jokester loving a good prank.  Kenneth retired from Changing Times Telephone.

He is survived by his wife Linda (Faulkner); children, Susan Gates of Seneca, PA, Brian (Sheila) Kratzer of Seneca, PA and David (Stephanie) Kratzer of Franklin, PA; grandchildren, Tyler (Kelly) McFarland, Megan Kratzer, Melissa Kratzer and Nevin Kratzer; sisters, Judy (Richard) Wolfe of Wilmington, Debbie Hastings of Wilmington, Sharon Miller of Xenia and Mary (Robert) Olinger of Ft. Myers, FL; sister-in-law Sharon Kratzer of Olive Branch, MS; step-children, Susan Stoops, Darrin Stoops, Jeff Stoops and Jerry Stoops; eight step-grandchildren; eleven step-great grandchildren.  Kenneth was preceded in death by first wife, Eleanor "Tootie" (Robinson); second wife, Charlene "Char" (Finch); brother, Dennis Kratzer; and his beloved dog, Pepper.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at McColaugh Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.