Harry Earl Kraft

Harry Earl Kraft Apr. 21, 1930 - Sept. 9, 2010 Resident of Livermore Harry Kraft, known to his family as Mickey, passed peacefully after a brief battle with liver cancer on Sept. 9, 2010. He was born in Kalispell, MT to Harry and Fern Kraft, and had 5 brothers and sisters. As a boy, Harry spent time in logging camps, where his father worked as a cook. Later he helped his step-father as a brick layer and bee keeper. When he was old enough, he enlisted in the Air Force. Starting his Air Force career in the Military Police, Harry served in the Korean War and then earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering through night and correspondence classes. Upon earning his degree, he became a radar technician and retired in 1969, after 20 years of service, as a Senior Master Sergeant. It was while stationed at Camp Parks in the Livermore Valley that he met the love of his life, Donna Sanders. They were married in 1952 and raised 3 sons during their 58 years together. After retiring from the Air Force, Harry and Donna settled in her home town of Livermore, and Harry adapted her family as his own. His background in electronics led him to a civilian career in the then fledgling semi-conductor industry. Over a period of 38 years, Harry worked for companies such as Memorex and Intel. He retired from Lam Research in 1997, as the Engineering Manager for the Pacific Rim. Active in the St. Michael Parish of Livermore, Harry was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a 9:30 Usher. Over the years, he and Donna taught classes in the Parish for engaged couples, confirmation and RCIA. He also volunteered at the Open Heart Kitchen. A patriot right up to his death, Harry will always be remembered for big hugs and little sayings, an endless supply of stories, his wonderful smile and great sense of humor, and colorful neck ties. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, and sons Steven and baby Mark. He is survived by his sister Mildred and brother Harlan, wife Donna, sons Michael (Ramona) and Patrick (Kathleen), grandchildren Caitlin, Danika, Cole and Chad, like-a-granddaughter niece Ashley, and numerous other nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held Sept. 15 Wednesday evening starting at 5:00 p.m. with vigil/rosary at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Michael church. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m., also at St. Michael's, with interment to follow at St. Michael Cemetery. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Ave., Suite 100, Dublin, CA 94568. Holy Angels/St. Michael (925) 455-9696