Richard Kraft Jr., age 83, of Reserve, WI, died Thursday, October 14, 2021 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Richard "Dick" Kraft Jr. was born March 18, 1938 in Hayward, WI, the son of Richard and Ann (Guibord) Kraft. He attended grade school in Couderay, and he graduated from Hayward High School in 1956. Dick worked in Chicago for several years before enlisting in the Air Force. Upon discharge he moved to Minneapolis, where his mother lived. Dick worked at various jobs in Minneapolis, and last worked at Doody Mechanical in St. Paul. When he retired, Dick moved to Reserve, where he had a two-bedroom apartment in tribal housing. He liked to fish and visit with his many friends at Lac Courte Oreilles. Dick held a special place in the hearts of his many friends. He was famous for his smile and dimples. His friend Rick St. Germaine wrote: "Your brother had a big heart. He joked with everyone. He spent time with people. He fished with people. He was loved by everyone."

He is survived by his brother Edward Kraft; his aunt, Gladys Beers; brother-in-law Franklin and Brenda Zimbrick, nieces Joni (Todd) Nelson, Randa (John) Prior, Molly (Dave) Redick, Teresa (Willy) Cubas, Cari-Ann Hayer, Crissi-Lyn Hayer, and nephew, David Kraft; great-nieces and great-nephews, Ryan, Greta, Amanda, Brad, Nick, Matt, Caleb, Annabelle, Brycen, Jace, Sage, Eleanor, Jeremiah and Stanley; his special friend, Mary Jack and her children Amy, Nicholas & Tina Jack; grandchildren Dylan, Kisila, Chebon, Nicholas Jr., Zalias & Migizi; great granddaughter Lily; and his many LCO friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Ann and Richard Kraft; his sisters, Beverly Zimbrick and Betty Lou Hayer; his niece, Anne Elizabeth Kraft; his nephew, Alan Zimbrick; his Uncle Ed Kraft, and Aunts Edna Halverson and Rose Ann Buck.

A Memorial Mass was held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021 at St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission in Reserve. Father Gregory Hopeful officiated with music provided by Sister Felissa Zander. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation was held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 28 ^th at Pineview Funeral Service in Hayward and again from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to Mass at the church.

Memorials may directed St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission, 13885 Mission Road, Stone Lake, WI 54876