Birth date: Dec 10, 1943 Death date: Oct 22, 2021
Our beloved Dad, Tommy Ray Bratz passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 13, 2021 at Mercy Medical Hospital.He was born Sept 22, 1944 to Herman & Kathryn (Crist) Bratz in Centerville, IA. Our beloved Mom, Marilee B Read Obituary
I graduated with Marilee in 1962. The last time I spoke with her was our 55th class reunion. We shared joys, concerns and laughed about getting older as we looked at classmates. I'm so sorry for the family. We know they are together in peace. Mary Lee Scott Thielke
Marilee invited me to attend Church with her and Tommy 4 yrs. Ago... I had told her I needed to find a Church Family! She said you come sit with Tommy and I At Our Church. Well Be there Sunday. And God will Meet You There! She was So Right!
Sitting here thinking about these two great human beings! We had a VW Bug when I was in the Service. The engine had a slight miss when we were home on leave. I took it to Tommy and he said it was leaking around the spark plug. I thought the worst! He said I'll put a heli-coil in it and that should fix it. I got ready to pay and asked him how much and he said you're in the Service, no charge! That's how they both treated people, with compassion! Rest in Peace!!!
the old north end neighborhood has lost another fantastic lady.May peace surround this family.Ben G
Very sorry for the family's loss. May your memories comfort you.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you
So sad. They both worked hard all their lives and then their retirement was all to short!! Sympathy and prayers for their family!! They both will be missed by all who knew them.
I have such good memories of times Bill & I spent with Tom & Marilee when we lived in Centerville. It was fun keeping in touch with Marilee on Facebook. My thoughts are with all of the family❤️ Susie Wright
So sad sorry for your prayers for all
With heartfelt condolences,
