Mr. Paul Dratz

Mr. Paul L. Dratz, 65, went to his Eternal home unexpectedly on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was born May 6, 1955 to Edward M. and JoAnn (Nash) Dratz in Muskegon, and was a lifelong resident. Paul was a Sr. Technician in ThermalSpray at the Alcoa Corp. for many years before retiring in 2014. He was an active member of Fifth Reformed Church, having served as a SS teacher, Deacon and Elder, as well as singing in the choir. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, playing euchre and pickleball. He was the happiest spending time with his family and his new grandson. His greatest sense of satisfaction was helping others as he was a Master at being able to build or repair anything. Truly, this was his God-given gift and he used it. On September 27, 1980 he married Julie L. Bomers and she survives him along with 1 son, Jim (Katie) Dratz of Zeeland; 1 grandson Charles John "Chip" Dratz; siblings: Rhesa (John) Martin, Kathy (Matt) Kollig, John (Margaret) Dratz, David (Cheryl) Dratz,... To read the full obituary, please click here: https://www.sytsemafh.com/obituaries/Paul-Dratz[more]

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