Beatrice Schraft

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Bea lived in NJ for 67 years before settling in St. Paul, MN. Bea thoroughly enjoyed working as a secretary at Mountain Park School in Berkeley Heights for many years. Following her husband Russell’s death, Bea moved to the Jersey shore, where she started a second career in retail in Bay Head. Bea was a devoted member of the Catholic church, finding her spiritual home at Holy Spirit in Union, NJ. Bea thrived on her connections with her large extended family and friends.

Bea was the beloved wife of the late Russell, loving mother of Jane (Jennifer) and adoring grandmother of Gabe, along with her extended family of grandchildren, Nick, Sam, Isaac, Michael Forsgren, Molly Noble (Jason), Nate Brennaman (Julie), and was a loving aunt to Judi Furst (Bob) whom she loved as a daughter. Bea was also blessed with the friendship of David Barthold in Minnesota. Her family also includes many loving nieces and nephews as well as her network of close friends.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, March 20th from 3-7 PM at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave., Union. A funeral mass will be offered on Monday, March 21st at 10:30 AM at Holy Spirit Church, Union with entombment to follow at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union.