Charles "Chuck" Anthony Kraft

Chuck was born on May 6, 1934 in Winona, Minnesota and grew up in East Dubuque, Illinois. He graduated from Park University in Parkville, Missouri with a Masters Degree in Education. He retired as an air traffic controller in the United States Air Force followed by a career as a Catholic School administrator. He was a Korean War Veteran and a part of Knights of Columbus. He was also an active member of Republican party groups and the German American Association.

He was a member of Coronation Parish and as in Catholic Education his whole life.

He was pretty quiet but had quite a sense of humor. In the nursing home, they always asked "Do you need anything?" and his reply was "A scotch and water." So they did -- became a routine.

He was preceded in death by their son Chuck Kraft; 2 sisters and 2 brothers and his parents.

He is survived by his wife Lisa Maria Kraft; daughters Michele Esposito (Kraft), Karin Kraft-Stuppy; sons-in-law Bob Esposito, Randy Stuppy; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph Medical Center, The Madison Senior Living Center, and Ascend Hospice for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in his final days.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Catholic Funeral at St. Thomas More Parish on Tuesday December 17, 2024, Rosary at 9:30 a.m. followed by visitation and funeral mass at 10:30. The Mass will conclude with Full Military Honors. Following the mass, a lunch will be served to continue visiting at St. Thomas More Parish located at 11800 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131.

Interment will be conducted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM. Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in their honor to Retrieving Freedom Inc. This is non-profit dedicated to improving lives of Veterans and children with autism by training and placing Service Dogs at no cost to the clients. www.retrievingfreedom.org