Merle "Sam" Kratoska

Merle “Sam” Kratoska, age 98, of Mpls., died November 20, 2017.

A mother of five boys, Sam lived a life of purpose and joy. Her smile was infectious, her welcome warm, and her energy for planting wildflowers was astonishing. As a master gardener at the Arboretum, she created beauty wherever she found a bit of earth to dig. Above all, she loved God and did her best to serve others. She blessed us with her life; she will be greatly missed.

She is survived by sons Jim (Carole), Tom (Teri), John, Bill (Lynne), and Paul (Teresa); 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Bob.

Sharing at 7pm.

Visitation one hour prior to Mass AT CHURCH. Entombment at Gethsemane Cemetery.

Friday, November 24, 2017 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel 3888 West Broadway Robbinsdale, MN 55422

Sharing at 7pm.

Saturday, November 25, 2017 10:30 AM

The Church of St. Margaret Mary 2301 Zenith Avenue North Minneapolis, MN

Visitation one hour prior to Mass AT CHURCH. Entombment at Gethsemane Cemetery.