Obituary: Wendy Ann Kratzer Wilson, 63, The Dalles

Wendy Ann Kratzer Wilson, 63, died suddenly on March 29th, 2024.

Wendy was an entrepreneur, a mother, and a student. She had a variety of interests, including DIY home improvement projects, gardening, and most of all, her passion for fishing. On any given day she could be found on the banks of the river casting a line into the water. Wendy was known for her sophisticated sense of humor and for her compassion toward all living things, especially her pets. Wendy will be deeply missed, by those closest to her.

Wendy came into the world on January 12th, 1961, in Long Beach, California to Phililp L. and Carol J Kratzer. She was the youngest of their four children. She was raised in Southern California and Seattle, Washington. She lived for many years in Boulder, Colorado and moved to The Dalles, Oregon in 2017.

Wendy is survived by, her wife, Sally Carpenter, and her youngest son Steven Ray Wilson of Louisiana, her mother, Carol J. Kratzer, brother, Philip A. Kratzer, sisters Melinda M Blyth and Cindy L Keane. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Ryan Michael Wilson and her father, Philip L. Kratzer.

The memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 16th at 3:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. ( 101 W Tenth St, The Dalles) Rev. Marilyn Roth presiding. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall with tea, coffee and cookies. A scattering of ashes with family only at The Deschutes River the following day. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Wendy's name and honor to Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 378, The Dalles, Oregon 97058

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.