Kenneth M. Kratzer, 85, Of Midland, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Born on November 23, 1930 near Westboro, Ohio, son of Burch and Edith (nee Taylor) Krazter. He proudly served his country as a soldier in the US Army during the Korean War as part of Btry B 7th F A Bn AP01. Kenneth farmed and worked for a fertilizer company for many years. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed deer hunting. Kenneth is survived by Sue A. Kratzer, his sister, Beverly Maddox, and a sister-in-law, Dorthea Hibbs Kratzer. He also leaves behind a niece and several nephews. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Dale T. Kratzer, a brother-in-law, Ronald Maddox, and a nephew Joe Kratzer. Interment will take place at Jefferson Township Cemetery in Westboro, Ohio at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242 or the Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn St # 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107