Gilbert Kraft

Gilbert H. Kraft, of Waukesha, died on Friday, December 4, 2009 at the age of 97.  He was born on May 12, 1912 in West Allis to Otto and Maybell (nee:  Kelly) Kraft. For many years he was employed at Prairie Home Cemetery as a groundskeeper and he also proudly served as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army.  He was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.   Gilbert was great-uncle of 3, great-great uncle of 6 and great-great-great uncle of 4.  He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel on June 22, 1991 and siblings Dorothy Heck, Warren Kraft, Gertrude Kraft, Margarite Kraft and Vinette Kraft. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 8 from 10:00 AM until the 12:00 Noon Funeral Service at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha. Graveside services will immediately follow at Prairie Home Cemetery. Memorials in Gilbert’s name are appreciated to the Salvation Army, 445 Madison St. Waukesha, WI  53188.  For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave an on-line tribute.