Horace Merrill Kratz

Horace Merrill Kratz, 78, of Lansdale died on Friday March 6, 2026.

Born June 26, 1947 in Sellersville, PA, he was the son of the late Horace F. and Grace (Fluck) Kratz.

Merrill graduated from North Penn High School and later attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Merrill was a member of Hope Fellowship Church of God where he taught Sunday School.

He owned a bookstore in Indiana before returning to Lansdale where he worked as a warehouse clerk for National Auto.

Merrill enjoyed watching baseball, football, and hockey. He also enjoyed reading and walking.

He is survived by two sisters, Ruth (David) Dudgeon of Lansdale, PA and Bonnie (David) Pierson of Hudson Falls, NY; and several nieces and nephews, Stephanie Dudgeon of Harleysville, PA, David Ray Dudgeon of Lansdale, PA, Julie (Mike) Sarro of Perkiomenville, PA, and Wendy (Derrick) Palmer of Hudson Falls, NY.

In addition to her parents, he  was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Ray Kratz.

Relatives and friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026 at Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, 701 Derstine Ave., Lansdale, followed by the Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m.  Burial will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler.

In  lieu of flowers, donations in Merrill's name may be made to Hope Fellowship Church of God, P.O. Box 1022, Lansdale, PA 19446.