Kraai, Edward 1884-1971

KRAAI, DYKSTRA, DEVRIES, MUILENBURG

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 7/22/2013 at 23:34:05

Source: Sioux County Capital of Orange City (11-4-1971)

Funeral Services were held for Edward J. Kraai on Saturday, October 30, at the American Reformed Church. Mr. Kraai died October 25 at a Bradenton, Florida hospital after a short illness. Rev. Alvin Hook officiated at the service. Pallbearers were Dayton Kraai, Leroy Kraai, Robert Utech, W. Dale Kraai, Russell Kraai and Arthur Struyk.

He was born July 25, 1884 to Mr. and Mrs. Johannas(Winnie Dykstra) Kraai in Orange City. He farmed and operated a hardware store here for many years. He moved to Ellerton, Florida in 1959.

He is survived by his widow, Mildred; one son, Gerald of Kansas City; five brothers, William, Fred, Harold, all of Orange City, Nelson of California, Raymond of Omaha; one sister, Mabel of Orange City; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Note: He was married three times