George M. Krach Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Krach, Mr. George M., Jr. Gladwin, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw and Cadillac George went to Heaven to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at The Brook in Gladwin, MI. Age 87 years. George was born on December 9, 1929, in Detroit, MI, the fourth of five children of the late Rev. George M. Krach, Sr. and Elsie (Koch) Krach. He married Carol E. Losch on June 8, 1957. She predeceased him on August 29, 2015. George retired from Holy Cross Lutheran School in 1993 after 40 years as a teacher, athletic director, coach, and principal. Surviving are two sons and their spouses, Rev. James (Jennifer) Krach of Gladwin, and David (Sue) Krach, of Texas; six grandchildren, Joshua, Justin, Abby, Alex, Desiree and Ellie; a great-granddaughter, Jaedyn; a daughter-in-law, Cara Allen, of Ohio; one sister, Irma (Merton) Grabau; several nieces and nephews; and dear friends in Saginaw, Cadillac, and Gladwin. He was also predeceased by his son, Gary, one brother, Rev. Harold Krach, and two sisters, Dorothy Schmidt and Luella Schoof. Funeral and committal services to celebrate the life of George M. Krach, Jr. will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 600 Court St., Saginaw. The Rev. Joel Hess, Pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cadillac, MI, will officiate. Private burial will follow at a later date in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be given to Holy Cross Lutheran School 610 Court St., Saginaw, MI 48602 or Emmanuel Lutheran Church 11198 E. M55, Cadillac, MI 49601. Memories and sympathies of George may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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George M. Krach Jr.

December 9, 1929 - July 20, 2017