Robert “Bob” Cradit, 63, passed away on April 1, 2021. Bob was born March 14, 1958 in Kansas City, Kansas to parents Len and Betty Cradit. Growing up with his sister Vicki, they graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School, where he enjoyed skiing, fishing and being around his close friends. Through a myriad of jobs in automotive, garage doors, asphalt, and more, he found his career in tow and recovery. Growing from driving a wrecker, into a rollback, and finally supporting heavy recoveries where he thrived, eventually training others across the U.S. on safe and effective methods.
Bob became a father at 22, to his daughter Shannon. Again, at 24 to his son Jason and his final daughter, Krystal, came when he was 29. He loved his children deeply, doing what he could, trying to bring his unique flavor of humor and laughter into their lives. Outside of work, Bob would spend his time watching the Kansas Jayhawks with his sister Vicki and brother-in-law Rob, or daughter Shannon. Whenever possible, he would be on the lake fishing, skiing, tubing, or just cruising looking for fireworks, fun or ice-cream.
Knowing Bob meant knowing how to laugh and forgetting what time it was. Never knowing a stranger, his kindness and hospitality were an infectious treat felt by all those who were lucky enough to meet him, on boat docks, or gas stations, hospitals, or in his career. Knowing him meant you knew to cover your ears when he started to sing, which was often. Later in life, he found a new community with the motorcycle club, Soldiers for Jesus. He adored these men and women appreciating their selfless acts of generosity and compassion.
Bob was preceded in death by Len Cradit, his father. Survived by, his mother, Betty Cradit; his three children, Shannon with husband Carlos, Jason with wife Faye, and Krystal with her husband Eric; and his seven grandchildren, Aiden, Andrew, Anthony, Brayden, Casey, Layla and Wesley; his sister, Vicki and brother-in-law Rob, and his nieces, Aaliyah and Ambria.
Services will be held on Friday, April 9th at 10:00 AM at Living Proof Church (32401 Harmony Rd, Paola, KS 66071) followed by a reception at Bob’s house. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to the Epilepsy Foundation (https://www.epilepsy.com).
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