Legislator Details
Jerry Kratz
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 69
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/8/1933
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/28/2003
City: Grass Lake, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
Date: 2/1/2003
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Marital Information:
wife Eleanor; children: Kevin, Kurt, Kim and Kent
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion: Catholic
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Occupation: teacher and real estate agent
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Biographical Sketch:
Began teaching art in 1955; grad. of Wayne State U. BS in social studies & art, a master¹s degree & a doctorate of education in curriculum development from Columbia U. Superintendent of Jackson Co. Intermed. School Dist. 1980-2001. Superintendent of schools for the Novi Community School District 1972-1980 and the asst. superintendent for curriculum and personnel relations for Southfield Pub. Schools.
Died suddenly at age 69 shortly after taking office.
Notable Facts:
Hr 11, 2003 House Journal, p. 62, reported that he had died. No date or place of death.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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City of Residence: Grass Lake
County of Residence Jackson
District: 65
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/2002
Date Sworn In: 1/8/2003
Date Left Office: 1/28/2003
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Died of heart failure 1/28/2003 at his home. Succeeded by Mickey Mortimer.