Ralph Ronald Kratzenberg, known as Ron, is remembered in an obituary as a teacher, coach and athletic director whose career in Ohio schools spanned decades.
His Ohio National Guard service ran from 1956 to 1969. At Indian Lake Community Church he served as a deacon and a trustee, and he worked with Helping Hands to assist people in the community.
Kratzenberg's teaching began at Kenton High School and ended at Indian Lake High School. Industrial arts was his subject for most of that time, and he taught OWA during his last five years. He was athletic director for 15 years and coached golf, boys' and girls' basketball, track and football.
He is survived by his wife, Cindee Kratzenberg, and five children: Steve and Troy Kratzenberg of Logan, Karyn Price of Kenton, JJ Kratzenberg of Columbus, and Lindsay Phillips of Pickerington. The obituary also lists grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and his sister-in-law, Wanda Kratzenberg. His parents and three brothers — William, Robert and Richard Kratzenberg — died before him.
Memorial gifts may be sent to the Indian Lake Athletic Department at Indian Lake High School, 6210 St. Rt. 235N, Lewistown, OH 43333; to Indian Lake Community Church, P.O. Box 457, Russells Point, OH 43348; or to Logan County Angels, United Way of Logan County, 653 S. Main St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311.