Joshua James Kraft
April 10, 1985 ~ June 7, 2022
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Joshua J. Kraft, 37, from Fargo, North Dakota, died in a tragic motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
Joshua James Kraft was born on April 10, 1985, in Fargo, ND to Mike Leichtenberg and Scarlet (Fuller) Kraft.
Josh was educated in Fargo, ND, and received his GED in 2004.
Growing up Josh participated in BMX racing in Grand Forks with his brother and cousin. Josh enjoyed fishing, frolfing and riding his bike, even as an adult.
Josh was a hard worker and liked to stay busy. He was very Krafty and enjoyed doing projects. He enjoyed taking things apart to see how they worked, sometimes could not put them back together. If he could not figure it out, he would Google it or call Dad. No matter what the situation was, Josh was always there to help.
Josh would take daily walks to Casey’s General Store for ice cream. He would build his ice cream as high as he could, impressing the workers and walking out with a proud face.
One of Josh’s favorite drinks on Christmas was Eggnog. He would drink the entire container and later regret that decision. Josh will be remembered for his room filling laughter, big smile, and eating a lot of food during family gatherings.
Josh was an amazing son, spouse, brother, cousin, nephew, dad and friend. His big heart, loyalty and smile will always be remembered.
Josh is survived by his dad: Mike Leichtenberg. His girlfriend, Christy Hogue. Children: Ciara and Samson James.Two sisters: Crystal (Nate), and Cassie. Three nephews- Ricky, Will, and Jaxon. Uncles: Charlie, Daniel, Mark, and Tim. Aunts: Barbara, Lynda, Laura, and Rhonda (Tim). Cousins: Dallas (Hannah), Jermey (Amanda), Matt (Kate). Brandon (Kylee), Mandy, and Derek.
Josh is preceded in death by his mother, Scarlet, his brother, Zach, and his grandparents’: Benard and Dolores Leichtenberg, Ronald and Ella Fuller. Uncles: Rudy and Brent Fuller. His beloved dog Mia.
Funeral services will be: Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 1 p.m., Monday, June 13, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Dilworth, Minn.
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Funeral Mass: June 13, 2022 1:00 pm
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Dilworth MN
207 Main St N
Dilworth, MN 56529
Visitation: June 13, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Dilworth MN
207 Main St N
Dilworth, MN 56529
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Josh was so sweet and loving, respectful and a true friend. Josh was always there when our son needed his friend and other brother. My heart goes out to all the family.
I know I speak for myself and many when I
say you will never be forgotten. You touched the
lives of everyone you crossed paths with in one
way or another. This is all so hard to believe.
Until we meet again, we’ll be missing you, friend.
We are so sorry to hear about Josh. The Vermeulen family are all thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!
We remember Josh fondly from his school days at Holy Family -St. Mary’s Catholic School and as a classmate of our son, Nick. Josh was always kind and caring with a big smile on his face. He was surrounded and supported by the love of his mother, Scarlet, and his sisters. Know that we join you in your sorrow and will keep Josh and you all in our prayers.
“If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to God.” Romans 14:8