Charles W. Kratz, Age 83 November 16, 2008 of Taylor Beloved husband of Mary. Dearest father of Gordon Wilma Smith, Dennis Mary Smith, and Kenneth Smith. Loving grandfather of 4 and great grandfather of 4. Also survived by 4 brothers and 1 sister Preceded in death by 1 brother and by his first wife, Helen. Funeral Service Tuesday, 12:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Interment at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, on Wednesday.