John Frederick Kraft

John Frederick Kraft, born March 5, 1938, in Saint Louis, MO, passed away peacefully at Otterbein Senior Living, Cridersville, OH, on Sunday afternoon, December 14, 2025, at the age of 87. He was the son of Dennis Shroyer who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joan Doseck, sister, Charlotte Walther, and sisters and brothers in-law, Norma (Ralph) Greve, Clarissa (Leroy) Finfrock, and Bob Doseck. He is survived by in-laws, Jerry (Phyllis) Doseck, Connie (Dave-dec) Steinke, Barb (Clarence) Cecil and Barbara (Bob-dec) Doseck, who were a very important part of his life. John married Joan Elizabeth Doseck on September 7, 1957, and they were married for 66 years. They were blessed with seven children, Peg (Bruce) Bambauer and their children, Matt, Mitch, and Melissa; Sandy (Bob) Horstman and their children, Hollie (dec), Nathan (dec), Derek, Amanda, and Nathan; Tim (Amy) Kraft and their children, Nina, Shana, and Nick; Lisa Roberts and her children, Corey and Claire; David (Deb) Kraft and their children, Joshua and Michaela; and Angie (dec) and Amy (dec) Kraft. He also loved spending time with his 29 great grandchildren. John was a very loving father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather. His deep compassion for others grew from his early years in The Logan County Children’s Home and then from his father, Dennis Shroyer, and his family. One of his passions was fixing and rebuilding all different things, especially automobiles. John worked as a quality control engineer, product engineer and buyer in the manufacturing industry for over 20 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. John lived his life loving and caring for others. He is now in the arms of his loving Father in heaven and will be greatly missed. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins, with Fr. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Botkins. In keeping with John’s wishes, there will be no public visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Holy Face of Jesus Parishes. Arrangements are under the care of the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, Wapakoneta, where condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

John Frederick Kraft

March 5, 1938 - December 14, 2025