Norbert Kraft / 1921-2008
Published 5:35 pm Saturday, July 26, 2008
By Staff
Norbert Kraft, 87, of Bull Shoals, Ark., formerly of Niles, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Niles.
He was born in Chicago, Ill. to Leon and Pearl Kraft. He was a graduate of Carl Shura High School.
He was a World War II veteran of the Air Force, serving as an aircraft mechanic in India, China and Burma.
After the war, he took advantage of the GI Bill to earn a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame.
He held a variety of positions during his working life, including sales from Bendix Brake, running an employment agency, maintenance at Notre Dame and Marion High School.
Kraft split hie time in recent years between Bull Shoals, Ark. and Niles and Vermont. He was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church, Niles.
He is survived by his sister Lucille Grabski of Vermont, sister-in-law, Virginia Kraft of Niles; four nieces; four nephews; several grandnieces and nephews and a number of cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Leona and his brothers, Everett, Chester and one in infancy, Johnny.
He enjoyed all aspects of family gatherings and vacations ready to join in with children and family activities. His presence, wit and wisdom and willingness to help will be sorely missed by all.
Memorials may be made to St. Mark's Catholic Church, Niles, or a charity of your choice.
Leave an online message and sign the guestbook at kirbyandfamily.com
Arrangements were by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Bull Shoals, Ark.