Michael, or "Sarge" as everyone knew him, proudly served during both the Korean and the Vietnam wars. After retirement he worked for Brevard County as a Service Tire Technician and also worked at Toyota of Melbourne. In his free time Sarge enjoyed building an collecting model trains, was an avid fisherman, a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Florida State University Football fan and a Boston Celtics fan.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and always put his family first. Sarge was an active member of American Legion Post 81 Palm Bay and a member of ASUA. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Sarge is survived by his wife of 56 years Doris, his three sons Steven, John and Kenny, grandchildren Dezirae, Anastacia, Brittanie, Ashlee, Tushar and Esha.
A visitation for Sarge will be held Friday, August 16, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Fountainhead Funeral Home, 7359 Babcock St SE, Palm Bay, Florida 32909. A visitation will occur Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 7359 Babcock St SE, Palm Bay, Florida 32909. A funeral service will occur Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM, 7359 Babcock St SE, Palm Bay, Florida 32909. An entombment will occur at Fountainhead Memorial Park, 7303 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay, Florida 32909.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FountainheadFuneralHome.com for the KRATOCHVIL family.
