Mrs. Katharina Kratz, age 87, of St Pete Beach, Florida passed away on Saturday June 9, 2018. Katharina was born January 28, 1931 in Serbia formerly Yugoslovia. She relocated to Florida in the early 1970's coming from Cincinnati, OH. She is predeceased by her husband George who died in 2011. Survivors include a brother Andreas Spiess (Helen); nephew Gary; niece Heidi Stevens (Tom); and great niece Danica. A public visitation for Katharina will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Beach Memorial Chapel, 301 COREY AVE, ST PETE BEACH, FL 33706. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St John Vianney Catholic Church, 445 82nd Ave, St Pete Beach, FL 33706. A graveside service will occur Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM at Royal Palm Cemetery, 101 55th St South, St Petersburg, FL 33707. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beachmemorialchapel.com for the Kratz family.