Jason Kraft

Jason C. Kraft, age 45, died as the result of an automobile accident on December 11, 2017 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. Reverend Dwight Netzer will officiate. Visitation will be held at Bonnerup Funeral Service on Friday, December 15 from 4 until 7PM and again one hour prior to the service.

Jason Christopher Kraft was born September 19, 1972 to parents Joe and Ann (Johnson) Kraft in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Kettle Moraine High School in Wales, WI and received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Jason moved to Milwaukee in 1996, working with his father to establish a tool and die career.

In 1997, Jason married Amber Oothoudt at First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea. In 2002, Jason and Amber moved to her hometown of Albert Lea. They were married for 17 years and raised two children.

Jason became skilled in design and engineering and began working for Dras Cases in Lake Mills, Iowa in the spring of 2008. He was also a gifted woodworker and craftsman. He loved reading, rooting for the Packers, relaxing with Alix, his Brittany Spaniel—and, most importantly, spending time with his kids. Jason was a devoted and loving father who coached athletic and academic activities his children took part in.

Survivors include his children, Rowan Kathryn Kraft and Braden Christopher Kraft; parents, Joe and Ann Kraft; brothers, Joe Jr. (Flo) Kraft and Erik Kraft; nephew and niece, Jed and Ruby Kraft; loving mother of their children, Amber Kraft; and former parents-in-law, Bob and Kathy Oothoudt.