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Raymond Kraft Obituary
Raymond Eugene Kraft SR (Skipper)
February 21,1940
Son of the late Catherine Jean Kraft East (Robert) Brother of the late Thomas and Nancy Jo East, the late Bobby and Wanda East, Jack East SR (Debbie), Ronald East SR (Linda)
Husband of Martha Kay Lang Kraft. Father of Raymond Eugene Kraft JR (Suzanne), the late Brian Daniel Kraft (Patti), Kathy Sue Kraft Bolton (Christopher). Grandfather of Kelly Brewster, Thomas Welage (Alicia), Heidi Jones (Jake), Nathanael Kraft, Emily and Daniel Bolton. Great Grandfather of 10, and Great Great Grandfather of 2, and many Nieces and nephews. Passed peacefully at home in his sleep on January 31, 2025 at the age of 84, Under the care of Ohio Valley Hospice and Family. A Graduate of McNicholas High School class of 1958. Raymond worked over 30 years for S Rosenthal printing Company of Blue Ash Ohio. Was also a professional photographer in the Cincinnati Ohio area for many years. He was a 20 year Veteran of the Ohio National Guard, units 216th and 134th. He was a member of the Newtown United Methodist Church, and of the Hyde Park Emmaus community.
Raymond had great love for his Family, a passion for traveling, and a desire to share the love of Christ with everyone he met.
Please help us celebrate his life at the Newtown United Methodist Church 3546 Church St. Newtown, Ohio 45244, on Saturday, February 22nd. Service will start at 11am followed by lunch.
The Ohio Army National Guard Honor Team will render Honors to Mr. Kraft immediately following the service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
225 Spring St, Batavia, OH 45103
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