Walter A. Kraft

Walter A. Kraft, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 26, 2010, at his home at the age of 77 after a very courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2010, from 3PM to 5PM at Advent Lutheran Church, Cedarburg. A Masonic service and American Legion walkthrough will take place at church at 5PM, with Memorial Service at 5:30PM. Interment on Friday, October 1 at 10AM at Immanuel Cemetery. Memorials to Advent Lutheran Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children appreciated.Walter was born in Milwaukee on July 16, 1933, to Elmer and Elfrieda (nee Stoeckmann) Kraft. He went to Wisconsin State College to become a teacher, graduating in 1956. Walter then joined the Army and was discharged honorably on July 18, 1958. He married Gloria Hansen on August 16, 1958, at Incarnation Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He and Gloria lived in Milwaukee and Glendale, later moving to Cedarburg in 1974. Walter taught all levels of school in one fashion or another for Milwaukee Public Schools at Hampton School and Burroughs Middle School until his retirement. Walter was a woodworker. He made knickknacks, did cabinetry and built all but the shell of his Northwoods retreat in Minocqua. Walter enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Walter was a member of Victory Lodge No. 0320, Tripoli Shrine Temple, Royal Order of Jesters Court 101 and Peter Wollner American Legion Post #255. He was also very faithful and active member of Advent Lutheran Church. Walter is survived by his beloved wife, Gloria J. Kraft; sons Gregory A. Kraft and Daniel M. (Kim) Kraft; grandchildren Paul (Monique), Stephanie, Allen, Nathan, Haley and Joshua; other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Beverly Stokes. Memorials: Memorials to Advent Lutheran Church or Shriners Hosptals for Children appreciated. Cemetery: Immanuel Cemetery N32 W5200 Hamilton Rd. Cedarburg, WI 53012 (map/driving directions) Visitation: 3PM to 5PM at Advent Lutheran Church W63 N642 Washington Ave. Cedarburg, WI 53012 on September 30, 2010 (map/driving directions) Service: Masonic Service and American Legion Walkthrough at 5PM at church. Memorial Service - 5:30PM at Advent Lutheran Church W63 N642 Washington Ave. Cedarburg, WI 53012 on September 30, 2010 (map/driving directions)