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PFC Richard T. “Dick” Craft

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Birth	:	5 Jan 1926 Botkins, Shelby County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	24 May 2019 Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5572014, -84.1628036
Plot	:	Section D
Inscription	:	PFC US Arny Koera
Description	:	Richard T. “Dick” Craft, 93, of rural Wapakoneta, died 9:07 p.m., Fri. May 24, 2019, at Wapakoneta Manor with his family at his side. He was born Jan. 5, 1926, in Botkins, OH, the son of Theodore & Anna (Fehringer) Craft, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 15, 1955, he married Lois Ann Presar, and she preceded him in death on June 12, 2008. Survivors include, 3 children, Judy (Dave) Steinke, Wapakoneta, Jim Craft, Columbus, OH, & Cathy (Dan) Lambert, Buckland, 3 grandchildren, Jenny (Jimmy) Failla, Matt (Jena) Steinke, & Deron (Kim) Steinke, 5 great grandchildren, Lincoln Failla, Isaiah,... Read More	Richard T. “Dick” Craft, 93, of rural Wapakoneta, died 9:07 p.m., Fri. May 24, 2019, at Wapakoneta Manor with his family at his side. He was born Jan. 5, 1926, in Botkins, OH, the son of Theodore & Anna (Fehringer) Craft, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 15, 1955, he married Lois Ann Presar, and she preceded him in death on June 12, 2008. Survivors include, 3 children, Judy (Dave) Steinke, Wapakoneta, Jim Craft, Columbus, OH, & Cathy (Dan) Lambert, Buckland, 3 grandchildren, Jenny (Jimmy) Failla, Matt (Jena) Steinke, & Deron (Kim) Steinke, 5 great grandchildren, Lincoln Failla, Isaiah, Hailey, Hunter, & Maddison Steinke. In addition to his parents & his wife, Lois Ann, Dick was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Craft, and 2 sisters and spouses, Mary (Henry) Hageman, and Mildred (Adrin) Sheipline. Dick retired in 1988, as a tool & die maker with Superior Tube Co., Wapakoneta, after over 30 years of service. He later worked at Provico of Wapakoneta. He was a graduate of the Botkins Local High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Dick was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus, Council #1272, both of Wapakoneta. His hobbies included, playing cards, gardening, traveling, and raising farm animals. He was also a fan of the Cincinnati Reds. Family was always first with Dick as he enjoyed spending time with his children & grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Fri. May 31, 2019, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445. The family will receive family & friends 2-8 p.m., Thurs. May 30, and 9:00 a.m.- 9:45 a.m., Fri. at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, 1102 Lincoln Ave. (St. Rt. 501) Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, the St. Joseph Catholic Church Youth Ministry Program, or the Botkins Educational Foundation.

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PFC Richard T. “Dick” Craft's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA.
When did PFC Richard T. “Dick” Craft death?
PFC Richard T. “Dick” Craft death on 24 May 2019 in Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 40.5572014
Longitude: -84.1628036

Family Members:

Spouse

Lois Ann Presar Craft

(1930 - 2008)

Children

Diane S Craft

(1957 - 2017)

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1. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5572014, -84.1628036

2. Keller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5392630, -84.1662010

3. Haruff Cemetery
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4. Evergreen Cemetery
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5. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
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6. Old Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5264015, -84.1577988

7. Duchouquet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5715330, -84.2046850

8. Old Saint Joseph's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5691986, -84.2102966

9. Saint Johns Cemetery
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11. Greenlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5633011, -84.2192001

12. Auglaize County Infirmary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5910149, -84.2013626

13. Presser United Brethren in Christ Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5815950, -84.1077020

14. Pusheta Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5645380, -84.2278650

15. Schemmel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5069008, -84.1911011

16. Tam Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5967590, -84.1089740

17. Petersburg Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4985290, -84.1630490

18. Wisely Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5271988, -84.2307968

19. Burk Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5278015, -84.2313995

20. Saint Johns Cemetery
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5573738, -84.0834331

21. Lockhart Cemetery
Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5674200, -84.0803600

22. Conner-Kaiser Cemetery
Uniopolis, Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6068993, -84.1100006

23. Scott Cemetery
Auglaize County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4987850, -84.2052860

24. Stevely Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6219350, -84.1843870