January 2, 1950-December 15, 2020
Kenneth Florian Kraft, age 70, of Rockford passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
He was born on January 2, 1950 in Lakeville the son of Florian & Ann (Svoboda) Kraft.
Ken honorably served his Country in The United States Army.
On March 24, 1990, Kenneth F. Kraft and Marianne Pettit were joined in holy marriage at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church in Corcoran.
He was employed for many years at Royalton Heating and Cooling.
Ken enjoyed fishing, auctions, antiques, collecting pop tops and bowling.
He loved his grandchildren! Ken never missed their sporting events.
Survived by wife: Marianne; a son: Jeremy Pettit; grandchildren: Nick, Alyssa and Callidora Pettit; siblings: Duane (Brenda) Kraft, Bob (Cyndi) Kraft, Judy (Don) Fedder, Mary Kraft, Mary Jo (Ron) Hiner, Terry (Rose) Kraft, Lori (Jeff) Doerr and Lisa (Frank) Marek; step mother: Dorothy Efta and her family; best friends: Rick and Marlene Dorion; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, a step mother Fran, a sister Bev Waller, a brother Tom Kraft, nephews Matthew Hiner, Corey Kraft and Shawn Sibbet, parents-in-law Jerry and Joanne Pettit, brothers-in-law David Pettit and Richard Harris.
Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth Kraft will be held on Monday, December 21st, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael. Father Joe Zabinski will be the Celebrant.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 20th from 3-7 PM at The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home. Further visitation will be held on Monday morning, December 21st at the church one hour prior to the Mass.
Casket bearers will be Nick Pettit, Terry Pauly, Duane Kraft, Terry Kraft, Frank Marek and Don Fedder.
Honorary casket bearers will be Bob Kraft and Jeff Doerr.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
The Mass will be livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/c/st.michaelcatholicchurchstmichaelmn
Marianne,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband. I will be doing a Devine Mercy Chaplet for him.
Condolences.
Ceil Torgeson
Marianne–I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Ken. Know you are in my thoughts & prayers and extend my deepest sympathy!!
Our deepest sympathies to Marianne, Jeremy, Nick, Alyssa, CalliDora, and the Ken Kraft family.
Ken was a great friend, always ready to help. He certainly will be missed.
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Kenny Kraft. Our grandmother, Augusta Dircks, was Rob Kraft’s sister. Our parents were Richard and Verna Hartmann. Many condolences to your family.
Joyce Hartmann Corrigan and Phyllis Hartmann Ceplecha.
So sorry Marianne. Will keep you in our prayers. Ken was a really nice person. He wilbe missed.
My sympathy to Ken’s family ! My mother was Elizabeth Kraft a sister to Robert Kraft ! He came from a large family and my sympathy to all of them !
Would like to extend my sympathy to Ken’s wife and children . He came from a large family and wish to extend my sympathy to all of them . My mother was Elizabeth Kraft a sister to Robert Kraft .
So sorry for your loss. We’ve been neighbors for quite a while.
sorry for your loss
My deepest sympathy to Ken’s wife and children . Ken came from a large family and to them also my deepest sympathy . My mother was Elizabeth Kraft a sister of Robert Kraft .
Sending love and prayers. With love, Ella.
Sorry to hear of Kens passing….
My name is Dwight Olson and a LHS classmate of Kens.
You are right he loved baseball! Ken and I in our senior year took turns batting 3rd or 4th in the batting order throughout the season. I, like Ken loved baseball. Great memory of winning and celebrating the 1967 Districts final tournament baseball game with him! You were a wonderful teammate.
Rest in peace Ken
Dwight
Marianne I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family