Leonard Kracko

KRACKO, LEONARD A.Age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1958, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marlene "Mike" Kracko; his children, Andrea "Andy" (Steve) of Albuquerque, Karen (John) of New Jersey, Dean (Dayna) of Albuquerque; grandchildren Anthony of Albuquerque; Sarah, Jessica and Emily of New Jersey; Ashley (Chris), and Rayne (Brittney) of Albuquerque; great-grandchild, Landyn of Albuquerque; sisters Louia and Louise of Michigan; several nieces and nephews as well as several good friends. Mr. Kracko was preceded in death by his parents Luke and Helen and sister Lorraine of Michigan. He served his country in the Navy during the Korean War, and worked at Sandia National Laboratories until his retirement in 1993. Leonard was an athlete, who enjoyed playing football, basketball, baseball and softball. He loved fishing, hunting, his lake house in Michigan, and spending time with family, friends and his grandkids. He will be fondly remembered as the family jokester and instigator. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all. In accordance with his wishes no services will be held; ennichement will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with full military honors on January 22, 2013. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675 or Animal Humane New Mexico, 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.