Zachary Kraft
September 8, 1993 ~ November 6, 2015
Zachary James Kraft, age 22, was wrapped up in Gods arms and brought home to be with his mother on November 6, 2015.
Zach was born on September 8, 1993 in Grand Forks, ND to Scarlet (Fuller) Kraft. Zach was educated at Winship Elementary School, Valley Middle School and attended Central High School for his freshman year. In 2009 Zach moved to Fargo and attended Fargo North High School. Growing up Zach enjoyed BMX racing, cross country track, loved Art, and developed his passion for hockey.
Zach dreamed of scoring a winning goal at the Ralph Engelstad, in 2012 his dream came true. Zach scored the winning goal for Fargo North at the 2012 State Championship against Grafton/Park River. Zach graduated in 2012 and went on to play junior hockey. He made the Fargo Force preseason roster in 2012. He played for the Aberdeen Wings for the 2012-13 Season and then went on to play for the Wisconsin Wilderness as team captain for the 2013-14 Season.
In February of 2014, while playing for the Wisconsin Wilderness, Zach took a hard hit to the head. Due to recurring headaches following the hit, further tests resulted in the diagnosis of brain cancer. For the past 19 months Zach fought a courageous battle with his loving family and friends by his side the entire time.
Zach is survived by his sisters - Crystal (Nate), Cassie (Brandon), his brother, Josh (Christy), three nephews - Ricky, Will, and Jaxon, his grandpa Fuller, his aunt Rhonda (Timmy), his cousins – Derek, Brandon (Kylee) and Landon, Amanda and baby Karter, grandma Kraft, aunt Donna (Jim) and many extended family. Also surviving is his loving girlfriend Kiana who never left his side, and his loving dog Bauer, who was his son.
Zach was preceded in death by his mother, Scarlet, his grandma, Marcella Fuller and grandpa, Leo Kraft, his uncles, Rudy and Brent Fuller, and great grandparents, George and Pauline Gefroh.
VISITATION: 5-7 PM Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo – and also one hour prior to the service in the church on Friday
PRAYER SERVICE: 7 PM Thursday at Boulger Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11 AM Friday, November 13, 2015 at Hope Lutheran Church – North Campus, 2900 Broadway N in Fargo, ND
BURIAL: 3:30 PM Friday at Calvary Cemetery, 1348 N Columbia Rd in Grand Forks, ND
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I am trying not to be sad and it’s really, really hard but I am comforted picturing you in your Mother’s arms once again. You were such a loving, kind, wonderful human being and you will be deeply missed by the whole Gackle family. I would have been lucky to have had you as a son and sometimes, it almost felt like you were like part of the family. Rest with the angels you dear sweet boy!
Rest peacefully sweet Zach. You have left beautiful memories for so many of us. I can’t wait to see you again in paradise. Psalms 37: 10 & 11
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
His positive attitude was contagious.
Heaven has gained a special angel. Love and prayer to all of Zach’s family. May God’s loving arms embrace you during the difficult time and in the days to come.
TO THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF ZACK,
THERE IS NO DOUBT IN OUR MINDS , WHEN OUR HEAVENLY FATHER CAME TO TAKE ZACK TO BE WITH HIS MOTHER, HE SAID, “WELCOME HOME MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SON, A JOB WELL DONE!”
OUR ONLY REGRETS ARE WE NEVER KNEW THE WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN HE GREW UP TO BE.
MAY HAPPY MEMORIES CARRY YOU THROUGH
THIS SORROWFUL TIME.
YOUR GREAT AUNT DIANE @ UNCLE BOB
Crystal and family,
My prayers are with you. This has to be so very hard for you. You are on my mind and in my heart. May Zach’s memory fill your soul with peace; God bless him.
My love & prayers are with you all at this time! It’s comforting knowing he is in his Scarlet’s arms once again! Heaven gained a very sweet & special angel! xoxoxoxoxo
Zach was a one of a kind art student at North. It was an honor to get to know him and teach him. He was a kind and fun student who had a wonderful curiosity and loved to create art that was meaningful and unique. Plus he made us all proud with his athletic abilities. He is now home with his mom and the angels. I will never forget you Zach.
I am very sad to hear of Zach’s passing. He was a great guy with a very big heart who fought to the end. Zach is a very good friend of my son Nick, and Zach spent a lot of time at my house, whether doing P90X or just hanging out. He will be missed by a lot of people because he touched a lot of lives in his short time. Life is not always fair and Zach’s passing really shows how unfair life can be. This one hurts.
Words could never express my sorrow for your family. We did not know your family personally although we became close through the family you have around you. Northsiders always have a special bond that can never be broken. Prayers always 👼👼👼
To the Kraft family, my heart goes out to you in this hour of grief. It’s never easy to handle a situation like the one you’re going through. I know because when my hour of grief came – lost my mother – I could not find comfort anywhere, so I turn to our Heavenly Father the God of all comfort. I opened my heart and mind to Him in prayer. He invites you to do the same through His Son Jesus Christ – Mathew 11:29. I found strength in the words of Isaiah 38:14 and like a swallow or a crane, I chirped and moaned like a dove, and my eyes grew weak while looking upward to the Lord (Jehovah). Dear Kraft family ask Him to be your security and He will become your stronghold.
I would also like to share a wonderful scripture from God’s Word. It’s so fantastic and so marvelous that even if you have read them before, this time let them sink in to your consciousness because they contain the most wonderful hope any man, woman or child who has ever lived could ever hope to receive – John 5:28,29. IT IS THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD. It’s something so hard to believe and accept that no wonder our Lord began His word by saying: “MARVEL NOT AT THIS…” – King James Bible. “DO NOT BE AMAZED AT THIS…” – New International Version. “DON’T BE SURPRISED AT WHAT I JUST SAID…” – GOD’S WORD TRANSLATION. “WONDER NOT AT THIS…” – Weymouth New Testament. Marvel us, wonder us, surprise us, amaze us, this is the way God deals with us. He surpasses All our expectations then he says as it were – ‘I got this’ – let me handle it. Please let him handle this for you and you too will find comfort in the God that WILL marvel you, wonder you, surprise you, and amaze you. With agape love, Ruben
I am very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Life is a precious gift, yet can be so short. God has promised to one day soon eliminate death forever, along with all sickness, pain and sorrow. (Rev.21:4) He has also promised to reunite us with our loved ones on a restored paradise earth. The Bible says he longs to do this. (John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:11,29; Job 14:14,15) I hope these scriptures will be of comfort to each of you and bring you peace.