Harry D. Kraklau Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Harry D. Kraklau, 87, of St. Joseph died Monday, January 21, 2013, at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Services celebrating his life will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, January 24, at the Dey-Florin Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in St. Joseph with Pastor Franz Bradenburg officiating. Burial will follow in North Shore Memory Gardens. The visitation will begin at Noon on Thursday at the Dey-Florin Chapel. Memorial may be made to the family. Please share messages or memories at www.florin.net. Harry was born on Sept 12, 1925 in Benton Harbor to Henry and Florence Kraklau. He married his first wife, Velda Podjan and she preceded him in death in 1973. In 1974 he married his second wife, Dolores. Harry retired in 1977 as a Lieutenant with the Benton Township Fire Dept after 25 years. He enjoyed deer hunting, ice fishing, and landscaping around his home. He was an avid bowler. Harry was a strong willed individual. He is survived by his wife, Dolores; his children, David Kraklau of St. Joseph and Norman (Barbara) Kraklau of Myrtle Beach, SC; his sister, Doris (Tony) Piraino of Benton Harbor, his grandchildren, Tammy and Tina and his great grandchildren, Aaron, Alexy, Noah and Austin.

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Harry D. Kraklau

September 12, 1925 - January 21, 2013