John B. Gratzek ’56 DVM

John B. Gratzek ’56 DVM, Athens, Ga., died on November 22, 2020, at 89. Gratzek began his veterinary career in Ames, Iowa, before moving to Athens, Ga., in 1966, where he became professor and head of medical microbiology at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. His field of expertise was aquatic medicine, and he often encouraged fellow veterinarians to learn more about treating fish and other aquatic animals. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, four children, and seven grandchildren.