Horace Merrill Kratz

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Horace Merrill Kratz of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Horace left this world on March 6, 2026 at the age of 78, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Horace may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Horace F. Kratz and Grace Kratz (Fluck); and his brother Robert Ray Kratz. He is survived by: his sisters, Ruth Dudgeon (David) of Lansdale, PA and Bonnie Pierson (David) of Hudson Falls, NY; and his siblings' children, Stephanie Dudgeon of Harleysville, PA, David Ray Dudgeon of Lansdale, PA, Julie Sarro (Mike) of Perkiomenville, PA and Wendy Palmer (Derrick) of Hudson Falls, NY..

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home (701 Derstine Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446). A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

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.