Lucille Kraft

Obituary Lucille M. Kraft the daughter of Christ and Margaret (Schuppe) Roth, born April 14, 1930 in Sterling, Colorado passed away on October 7, 2016 in Fort Collins. On August 22, 1948 she married Albert Kraft, who preceded her in death in 2013. Together they owned and operated Kraft Farms in Fort Collins, Colorado. Survived by her two daughters, Karen (Kraft) and Bob Habel, Fort Collins, CO; Shelley (Kraft) and David Kooser, Colorado Springs, CO and one son, Robert and Ronelda Kraft, Fort Collins, CO. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Zach Habel; Jennifer (Kooser) Robinson, Jeff and Jamie Kooser; Brian and Jason Kraft and Heidi (Kraft) Anderson; ten great-grandchildren; brother; Don Roth sister, Marge Murray and sister-in-law Leona Schick. Preceded in death by her husband Albert Kraft; grandson Michael Habel; sister Betty Kiel Rhodes; brothers Elmer Roth and Bill Roth. Lucille was a life-long resident of the Fort Collins and Windsor areas. She was women of dignity and grace, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always put the needs of her family and friends before her own. She worked tirelessly on the family farm and always made sure those who entered her home never left hungry. Lucille took great pride in her very large garden, always raising a bumper crop that many appreciated and benefited from. She was an avid reader who relished memorizing and telling funny jokes or stories. Lucille and Albert enjoyed Polka dances, visiting with friends and occasionally taking a vacation. She was a devoted Christian and member of the Timberline Church Family. The family would like to thank Caring Senior Services, Pathways Hospice and the staff at UC Health Cancer Center for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado 80526 in memory of Lucille Kraft. A celebration of Lucille's life will be held Monday, October 24, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Timberline Church, 2908 S. Timberline Road, Fort Collins, CO. SERVICES Memorial Service Monday, October 24, 2016 11:00 AM Timberline Church 2908 S. Timberline Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 Read More Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Lucille Kraft