Robert D. Gratzer, 90, of Bay City passed away Dec. 13, 2008. He was born Nov. 24, 1918 in Louisville, KY to the late Robert Bernard & Margaret Dean Gratzer. He attended the University of Louisville and worked for many years as an accountant. He moved to Texas in 1954 and remained an avid golfer and tennis player well into his eighties.
His wife Shirley Besendorf Gratzer and daughter Rose Gratzer McGreevy preceded him in death. Survivors include daughter Geraldean Gratzer of Spring ; sons Bobby Gratzer & wife Merrye of Katy and Gary Gratzer & wife Ginny of Sargent; sister Mary Gratzer Bush of Colorado Springs; brother-in-law Joe Besendorf & wife Evelyn of Louisville; 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be private.