Larry Kraft, longtime Fargo businessman, formerly of Minot, ND, died Thursday, October 15, 2015, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.


Lawrence Gilbert Kraft was born to John and Stella Kraft July 28, 1944 in Dickinson, ND. He married Pam Seiler on May 16, 1987. Larry was founder and owner of Frame Kraft in Fargo, which he operated for 50 years.

Survivors: wife, Pam and their sons, Logan Kraft and Matthew Kraft, both of Fargo; children from a previous marriage: sons, Brian (Jacke) Kraft, Jamestown, ND, Dan Kraft, Fargo; daughter, Eva (Ben) Peightal, Fargo; and several grandchildren; siblings: Dorothy (Les) Marquart, Cedar Rapids, IA, Tony (Marcia) Kraft, Ashland, WI., Betty Huizenga, Bismarck, Jim (Carol) Kraft, Minot, ND, Bill (Kris) Kraft, Denver, CO, Mary (Kevin) Johnson, Erhard, MN., Pat (Jennifer) Kraft, Minot, ND, and Tom (Barb) Kraft, Berthold, ND.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Barney Kraft and John Kraft; sister, Laura Heinze; and infant brother, Michael.

Funeral Mass was held Monday, October 19, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. in Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo, ND. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Fargo.