Kreatz, Robert Francis was born May 28, 1933 to Allen and Zina Kreatz at Wayzata, MN. He passed away August 27th, 2016 at Billings Clinic. He was preceded in death by his parents and only brother, George Kreatz and by his first wife Deborah Kreatz and Jim Hake (son-in-law). Bob served in the Army of the United States from Dec 17, 1953 to December 16th, 1955. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and horseman. He also enjoyed making (darn heavy) furniture and woodworking projects. He loved collecting duck decoys. Bob is survived by his wife, Phyllis Kreatz; his children, Robin Kreatz, Lisa Hake, Charlene Karger (Galen), Colleen Cotterell (Jeff), Dennis Kreatz (Kathy) Joe Kreatz (Pam). He had 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He had a dry sense of humor and a great love of family and friends. He will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center, 145 Mill Street, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730 with a reception to follow.

Published on August 31, 2016


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