John Ray Kraft

John R. Kraft, age 55, of Livingston, died Saturday, February, 9, 2013 at his sister-in-laws home with his wife by his side. A Memorial Remembrance for John will be held Friday, February 15, 1 P.M., at The Palace in Laurel, MT. John Ray Kraft was born May 17, 1957 in Billings, MT, the son of John and Loretta(Hilderman) Kraft. John was baptized as an infant and received his education in Laurel. On December 14, 1999 John was united in marriage to Donna Jo Juhnke in Livingston. John was ranch manager for various ranches throughout Montana. This is what John was made for. He enjoyed horses, roping, mechanics and being in the outdoors. He especially enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren, family and close friends. John's declining health forced him to stop all the things he so much enjoyed. John's battle was long and courageous. John and Donna moved in with his sister-in-law where was Donna was able to take great care of him. God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers. John is survived by his wife Donna; Step-children, Joshua Huttinger and his wife Amberly of Livingston, Adrienne Knox and her husband Shawn of Brighton, Colorado; Grandchildren, Colte, Chelsea, Caileigh, Braden, Cody, Jaiden, Emma; Sister, Karen Kraft of Laurel; Brother, David Kraft and his wife Sonja of Columbus; Niece, Kristi and Nephews, Mario and Dylan. And many other relatives and friends John is preceded in death by his Parents, John and Loretta Kraft, Nephew, David John and his Maternal and Paternal Grandparents. The family invites everyone to the luncheon immediately following the service. Arrangements under the direction of Franzen-Davis Funeral home and crematory in Livingston.