John Edward Kraft passed away on February 29, 2012 in Webster, TX at the age of 78. He was born on April 15, 1933 in Claverack, NY to the union of William Oscar Kraft and Hattie Metcalf-Kraft. John is preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Brett Torres. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Esperanza J. Kraft; 3 sons, Daniel J. Kraft, Michael S. Harris and wife Jerri, and Marco E. Torres; 3 daughters, Bonnieta Kraft, Cynthia A. Guillen-Barrera and husband Ricardo, Victoria Free and husband Jason; 12 grandchildren, Ashley, Marrisa, Devin, Spence, Hilary, Lauren, Brook, Paige, Cadence, Amber, Dustin, and Khristopher; 2 sisters, Nell Sarkozy and Marjorie Pellicloetti.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 in the chapel of Grand View Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made in honor of John for bladder cancer research.
