Darl Wayne Kratzer, 95, of Warren, IN, passed away on Thursday February 16, 2023. Darl was born on March 18, 1927, in Kokomo, IN to Orval and Dorothy (Hartman) Kratzer. He married Loretta Ann Armfield on March 18, 1955, in Kokomo, IN and spent 66 wonderful years with her.

Darl served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, from 1951 to 1953, on heavy mortars in the 23rd infantry regiment. During his service, he earned the Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars and the United Nations Service Medal. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion.

From being in the fields with horses, to using four-wheel drive tractors, Darl was a lifelong farmer. He believed in working hard and playing hard. He loved life. Darl and Loretta took many wonderful vacations with family and friends, always returning with great stories and memories as well as new formed friendships. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports, gardening and music. He also enjoyed time spent playing cards with family and friends. Family was very important to Darl. That same family is very proud of and grateful to him and will miss him tremendously.

Darl was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta, his parents, Orval and Dorothy, and his brother, Burl.

Loving survivors include sons: Gary (Marsha K) Kratzer of La Fontaine, IN, Greg (Marsha D) Kratzer of Warren, IN, David (Pam) Kratzer of Marion, IN, and Dean (Diane) Kratzer of Warren, IN, 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Friends and family may gather to share and remember at Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home located at 203 N. Matilda St. Warren, IN on Thursday February 23, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday February 24, 2023 at 11 a.m. with one hour of visitation prior to service. Pastor Zack Working will be officiating.

The funeral service will be live streamed on the Glancy Funeral Homes Facebook page.

Burial will follow at Kokomo Zion U.M.C. Cemetery located at 5051 Co. Rd. E. 400 N. Kokomo, IN 46901 with military rites performed by V.F.W. Post 1152 out of Kokomo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren, Indiana.