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Louis Kraft Obituary
March 28, 1963 - April 7, 2022
Sacramento, California - Louis W Kraft MD died unexpectedly on April 7, 2022, of natural causes. He was born March 28, 1963, in Oil City, Pennsylvania to Rose (Harter) and Louis R Kraft. He graduated with honors from Davis High School ln Davis, California in 1981 and with honors from UC Davis in 1986 with a double major in Biochemistry and German. He then earned his MD from Ohio State University in 1990 and completed his Residency in Psychiatry at UC Davis Medical School in 1995 where he spent a year as chief resident. He was a board-certified Psychiatrist in Sacramento, California until his death.
Lou was a true Renaissance man: He was a pianist who composed music; He was an artist who worked with paint and sculpture; He was a poet and cartoonist; and an avid collector whose collections include rocks, movies, and pottery. Lou loved being an uncle so much that he introduced himself and was known as Uncle Lou in informal social settings.
Predeceasing him were his father, Louis R. Kraft of Oil City, Pennsylvania, and grandparents, Romaine and Jack B Harter of Franklin, Pennsylvania and Marie and Louis W Kraft of Oil City, Pennsylvania He is survived by the following: Mother, Rose Harter-Kraft Bo PhD, and Stepfather, Donald J Bo of Granite Bay, California; Brother, Jack Christopher Kraft MD; Sister-in-law, Kara A Kraft; Nephew, Braeden James Kraft, and Nieces, Aubryn Rose and Ayla Jace Kraft, who live in Carmichael, California; Stepsister, Heather Bo of Granite Bay, California; Stepbrother, Paul Bo of Galt, California and Stepmother, Joanne Strickland of Oil City, Pennsylvania. He also leaves cousins and friends including every child and dog who ever knew him. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Lou will be buried in Oil City, Pennsylvania and a celebration of his life will be held in both the Sacramento, California and Oil City, Pennsylvania areas (date and place TBD). In lieu of flowers please donate in his name to the American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louis Kraft
Patrick Ward
April 23, 2025
Lou was my classmate and one of my best friends in medical school. We shared interests in music, art, food, mac computers. I met him freshman year when he lived down the hall from the young woman who would end up marrying me. I have to admit carrying a guilty burden for not staying in touch in recent years - made worse by his passing away. I miss him.
Emile Gozali
April 22, 2025
Luis was my roommate in the UC Davis dorm during my Sophomore year 1983. He was a freshman. Brings back memories of his friendship and oddball antics. I certainly felt at home with when I was actually far from home as a foreign student.
Linda Ford
November 20, 2024
I knew Dr. Kraft when I was working at Sutter Center for Psychiatry. I admired his sensitivity he had towards the patients under his care as well as his creativity. We would talk about music, art, poetry. I enjoyed our talks. I went to his house for a Christmas Party and saw his Kissmass tree. He was quite a guy. I will miss him. He shared with me and original poem that was done in the Dr. Suessian style. Again, I will miss him and feel sad over his passing.
Michael Jones
September 18, 2024
He was my Psychiatrist at One Community Health. I loved him as a doctor and a person. He was so full of life and gusto. We often spoke of music as we are both musicians both playing piano. Our love for music cemented our friendship. I liked him then and cherish my memories of him forever ..May he rest easy into that long good night.
Sharon helmar
October 6, 2022
We just read about Lou´s passing in the Bee article about his home. Lou lived behind us in Curtis Park. As said he was a friend to every child and dog he met, I would like to add person. Always friendly and smiling, he left the world a better place. Sincerely, Sharon Helmar
Dr. Virginia Hass
October 2, 2022
To Lou's Family,
Lou was an exceptional teacher who taught students at the UC Davis FNP and PA programs for many years. He brought insight and compassion to the subject of psychiatry and especially the topics of schizophrenia and psychosis. Lou was also a neighbor, and I enjoyed chatting with him in the park when we met while he walked his beloved pug. Such a lovely man. He will be missed.
Karen McClaflin
June 16, 2022
I loved Lou and his passion for musical theatre. We had lunch several times, and I was treated to a tour of his home and collections shortly after I began my role as Director of Development at Broadway Sacramento. He will be greatly missed by our Broadway Sacramento family!
Karen McClaflin
Martha Welty Franklin Minnicks
June 8, 2022
Dear Rose,I did not know your son,Louis,but Lou spoke of him with pride and love when we would speak.I am so sorry for the loss of this precious soul
God Bless you,Rose and your entire family
He is with his dad now.
With much love and sympathy,
Martha
Cindy Davis
May 10, 2022
To the Family of Dr Kraft,
I´m sharing in your sadness ,as you remember Dr Kraft.
It was an honor to work alongside Dr Kraft ,as his nurse,for approximately three years.He was a brilliant psychiatrist with a strong ethic of "kind but firm".His patient´s referred to him with great respect,admiration and gratitude.Dr.Kraft worked closely with his patients,on their journey of healing.Dr.Krafts psychiatric "Super Powers"contributed greatly to their well being,recovery and understanding of their mental illness.
In addition to myself ,he had four psychiatric Medical Assistants for support.We all adored him.He spoiled us with morning pastries,holiday treats (every holiday )occasional lunches.He loved to eat.He was always agreeable to sharing my lunch,when I couldn´t finish it.He was the best hugger ,always reciprocate,with open arms.Always there for us in good times and at times challenging.My fond memories of Dr Kraft will be cherished in my heart forever.
With Loving Thoughts,
Cindy Davis
American Heart Association
May 9, 2022
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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