Joseph Baumkratz

BAUMKRATZ, Joseph Ferdinand - Age 73, of Howell, died December 26, 2020. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Visitation will be held from 12 PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org), the American Kidney Fund (www.kidneyfund.org) or Humane Society of Livingston County (2464 Dorr Road, Howell, MI, 517-552-8050)(www.michiganhumane.org). Joseph was born December 4, 1947 in Detroit, the son of Joseph and Mary Bernadine (Tolvayash) Baumkratz. He was a 1966 graduate of Livonia Bentley High School and a 1969 graduate of Schoolcraft College. He was a truck driver for many years until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; five daughters, Karen Jeanne (Michael) Baumkratz-Parker of Saline, Jeanette Marie (Jw) Stevens of Belleville, Andrea Lorene (John) Walker of Washington, Katherine Elizabeth (Michael) Baumkratz-Tacia of Essexville and Christina Lauren Baumkratz of Lansing; three grandsons, Joseph Walker, John Walker III and Noah Parker; sisters, Marie E. Gillis of Lake Wood, CO and Elizabeth Ramsey of Boyne City; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com