John “LJ” Kraft, 63, of Crete, formerly of Dorchester, passed away June 24, 2022, with family by his side.
LJ was born in Neligh to John and Vonda (Vraspir) Kraft. He was married to Sandra Neeman in 1998. LJ’s passions in life were driving trucks, NASCAR, hunting and going to auctions. LJ enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandkids.
Survivors include spouse, Sandy Kraft; children, Jamie (Tiffany) Kraft of Hickman, Amie (Phillip) Kroese of Holdrege, Quinton (Regina) Hessheimer of Wilber, Lindsey (Damon) Barr of Waverly, Cami (Derrick) Kemp of Battle Creek and Taylor (Maddy) Kraft of Norfolk; siblings, Susan Beckwith, Pam (Dale) Pelster, Lori (Darin) Boelter and Bob (Roxanne) Kraft; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vonda Kraft; son, Jeffrey Kraft; sister, Joan Kraft; brother, Chuck Kraft; nephew, Brady Kraft; and brothers-in-law Rod Beckwith and Larry Neeman.
The funeral service was June 28. Condolences for the family can be left online at www.kunclfh.com.
