Kenneth Carl Gratzick, 75, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away January 27, 2013. Mr. Gratzick was born on August 15, 1937, in Charleston, South Carolina, son of Joseph James Gratzick and Bertha Diers Gratzick. He graduated from Bishop England High School. Mr. Gratzick is survived by his sister, Mrs. Valerie G. Bivens and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Harold and William; sisters, Dorothy Griffin and Catherine Bailey. The relatives and friends of Mr. Kenneth C. Gratzick are invited to attend the Rite of Committal from the graveside at 11 AM, Friday, February 1, 2013, at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island. Flowers are accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Pet Helpers Animal Shelter Adoption Center, 1447 Folly Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29412.