Bruce Kraatz

Bruce Allen Kraatz, age 59, a resident of Riviera, Texas passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 in Kingsville, Texas. He was born July 17, 1954, in Kingsville to Alvie Bert Kraatz and Cleo Raab Kraatz. Mr. Kraatz was the owner of Baffin Bay Caf and Kraatz Boat Bait Camp previous owner of Kraatz Nursery.
He was preceded in death by his father Alvie Bert Kraatz sister, Margaret Howe and nephew, Craig Kraatz.
Bruce is survived by his mother, Cleo Kraatz of Riviera two brothers, Alvie Cynthia Kraatz Jr. of Harper, Texas and Kenneth Kraatz of Riviera seven nephews one niece four greatnephews and three greatnieces, and several great greatnieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Riviera Cemetery, Riviera, Texas with Rev. Sheldon Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Services are entrusted to TurcottePiper Mortuary, 205 General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville, Texas.

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