Ronald C Gratz's Obituary
Ronald C. Gratz, age 79, of Thonotosassa, Florida, formerly of Findlay, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 30th at South Florida Baptist Hospital, Plant City, FL.
He was born in Findlay, Ohio, on August 21, 1942, the son of Charles Gratz and Ruth Ann McGarity.
Ron was a member of the Class of 1960 of Mt. Blanchard High School in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio.
He came to Florida in 1983. He leaves behind is wife of 60 years, Sandra, son, Brian Gratz, daughter, Debra Shepherd; brothers, Dave Gratz and Ronald McGarity, sister, Vicki Miller; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Many, many friends and extended family members will sorely miss him. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 11th at Sunset Memorial Gardens from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The family asks that donations be made in his memory to the National Kidney Foundation of Florida at 5756 South Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822. or 1-800-927-9659 or www.kidneyfl.org
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