Obituary of Robert J. Gratzer

Bedford Robert J. Gratzer, 87, of 311 North Madison, Bedford, died at 12:30 pm on Monday, December 22, 2003 at his residence. Born July 18, 1916 in Lawrence County, he was the son of John and Ruby Hart Gratzer. He married Dorothy Wood and she preceded him in death. He married Mildred Isom on December 29, 1994 and she survives. He was a supervisor at M. Fine & Sons and a member of St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Gillen Post #33 American Legion and the Elks Lodge of Bedford. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Army. Surviving with his wife, Mildred are two step-sons, Tracy Isom and his wife, Bonnie and Terry Isom and his wife, Vickie all of Bedford; his caregivers, Charles and Helen Hoopingarner; one step-daughter-in-law, Jean Isom of Greenwood; step-grandchildren, Derek and Kirk Isom both of Greenwood, Kody Wayne Isom of Bedford, Melissa Murphy of Bloomington, Chris Pfaff and McKenzie Leigh Isom both of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, one daughter, Lavone Gratzer and one step-son, Ralph Isom. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 27th at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Bernie Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 26th at the Day & Carter Mortuary where a rosary service will be conducted at 7:00 pm. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion.