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Robert Krafft Obituary

KRAFFT Robert Charles Krafft, 88, of Pataskala, passed away Monday, September 28, 2009 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Bob was born in Reynoldsburg to Charles and Anna Krafft. Volunteer firefighter, township trustee and clerk for Truro Township; WWII veteran and worked for 40 years at White-Haines Optical in Columbus. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Irene (Jarvella) Krafft; sister, Delores Donahue; children, Chuck (Shirley) Krafft, Kathy (John) Lyon and the late Bruce (Mary) Krafft; grandchildren, Rob (Lisa) Krafft, John (Kathy) Lyon, Renee (Rob) Stith, Patrick (Allie) Krafft, Anthony Krafft, Alyssa Krafft, Tina (Rick) Puckett, Lisa Jones, Bobby (Courtney) Krafft, Chelsea Krafft, Kathy (Chris) Gutowsky, Tammy Skeese, Kim Hanna and the late Mike Illich; 21 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Poncho Chapman. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 3 at 2:30 p.m., Hosanna Lutheran Church, 7714 Hazelton-Etna Road (State Route 310), Pataskala, Oh. 43062. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Licking County Aging Program, 745 E. Main St., Newark, Oh. 43055. RODMAN FUNERAL SERVICE.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Sep. 30, 2009.

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Rob (Robbie) Schrader

October 5, 2009

Dear Irene, Chuck, Robbie, Renee, and the entire Krafft Family, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I'm sorry I didn't know until now about Bob's passing. May the memories you have of him help you through this most difficult time.

Lucy H Tran

October 3, 2009

Irene I was so deeply sadded to hear about Bob's death, he was such a sweet man, everyone loved him alot. I hope you and your family will get through this easy. I love you and your family, I've know you all my life. God Bless you and your family.

Lucy Herbert Tran

Mary Krafft

October 2, 2009

Irene,

When I first married into your family, Bob made me nervous. But it didn't take much time before I saw what a kind and generous man he was. Every thing I saw him do showed how much he loved you. I'm sure that Bob and Bruce are together watching football together and teasing all the little children in heaven. I know I have not been good at keeping in touch but please know that you both have always been in my thoughts, and always will be.

Love M

Joyce Wilson

September 30, 2009

Irene...I know you know how much I loved Bob. He made such a difference in my life and touched it in so many ways. He started me on the road to my career...and was always there to support me. And he gave me YOU to love as well. Few have the opportunity to have a second family like I have had with yours, and I am deeply indebted. I know you will be strong because you have always shown the depth of your strength. I am a phone call away when you need me...I am a shoulder you can lean on...and I will give you love always.

Martha Hunter

September 30, 2009

May he rest in peace.

September 30, 2009

Dear Mrs. Krafft and Family,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband, Robert. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Sincerely,
Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Columbus, OH

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