William "Billy" Frank Kratky, Jr.
Ava, MO

William F. Kratky Jr., the son of William Kratky, Sr. and Florence (Stille) Kratky, was born on July 3, 1959 in Hinsdale, IL and passed away suddenly at his home on March 1, 2008 at the age of 48 years, 7 months and 28 days.

Bill lived in Ava, MO for 18 years after moving from Illinois. He was a Boiler Installer and a master of anything mechanical. Bill enjoyed going floating at Vera Cruz, working on the farm, animals and spending time with friends. He was a son, father, brother and an Uncle. But, most of all a friend and a helping hand to all he met. Bill had nothing to give, but would give the shirt off his back if you needed it.

He is survived by his parents, two daughters Ashley and Nicole of Ava, MO, a son Scott Kamysz and wife Sabrina of Springfield, MO, three sisters, Kathy Tomlinson of Illinois, Karen Jaffke and husband Kim of Rogersville, MO and Krista Huth and husband Chip of Kansas City, MO, two brothers, Keith Kratky and wife Diane of Illinois and Kirk Kratky and wife Noelle of Santa Fe, NM., as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be missed by all and never forgotten.

Services will be on Wednesday March 5, 2008 at 10 A.M. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Chapel, Ava, MO with the Rev. Oren Alcorn officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday. Love offerings can be made to the Kratky Family at the Funeral Home.