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Steven Kraft Obituary

Steven C. Kraft

Steven C. Kraft, 79, of Tiffin, passed away at 8:41 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital.

Steven was born Sept. 1, 1944, in Tiffin, to Herman H. and Alice Louise (Cole) Kraft. He married Charlene M. (Ardner) on June 22, 1968, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, and she preceded him in death Jan. 19, 2021.

Steven's survivors include a daughter, Barbara (Roger) Brown of Tiffin; son, Matthew Kraft of Tiffin; three grandchildren, Brooklyn (Drew) Kurtz, Braden Brown, and Brenton (Julia) Brown, all of Tiffin; great-grandson, Kohen Kurtz of Tiffin; brother, Gary (Teresa) Kraft of Kentucky; and two sisters, Susan Bracht and Gail (Denny) Foos, both of Tiffin.

Steven retired from Seneca Medical in Tiffin. He enjoyed fixing and collecting clocks and his dogs, Journey and Katie. Steven was an avid sports fan, especially Ohio State and Cleveland Indians.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brother-in-law, Gary Bracht.

Steven's funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin, with Pastor Phil Moerdyk officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow services Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to F.A.C.T. or Seneca County Humane Society.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on May 7, 2024.

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