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Richard Kraut Obituary

KRAUT Richard R. Kraut, age 65, of Westerville, May 12, 2005. Retired from Ohio Department of Health after 30 years service and most recently a custodian at Church of the Messiah United Methodist where he was an active member. Survived by children, Keith Allen (Jama) Kraut of Columbus and Sharon (Michael) Littlefield of Westerville; granddaughter and sweetie pie, Hannah Kay Littlefield; many special friends and church family. Preceded in death by wife Sandra K. Kraut, parents William and Mabel Kraut. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville, Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Rev. Stan Fawley officiating. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. Friends, if they wish, may contribute to Mt. Carmel Hospice, Church of the Messiah or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 14 to May 15, 2005.

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dEE Anderson

May 18, 2005

Just wanted to send our sympathy to you, Sharon and family in the loss of your father. I so enjoyed working with you for your Dad and was very impressed with your love and devotion to him. I know he will be greatly missed as he has been at the Inn by many esp. aides and tablemates. We will keep you in our prayers. Sincerely Dee,The Inn at Chestnut Hill

Mary Speights

May 17, 2005

It was with great sadness I received the news of Dick's passing. He was a wonderful gentle-man. I enjoyed working with him at ODH. My condolences to the family.

Geri Rousculp

May 17, 2005

Dick was such a warm presence at the Ohio Department of Health: always very helpful and happy to be of assistance. My condolences to the family.

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