Service Details
CHANGE IN DATE OF SERVICES DUE TO FAMILY MEDICAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Funeral services will be held on FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 at 12:00 o’clock Noon in the Draeger Langendorf Funeral Home. A visitation will take place at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to The Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha, 1330 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 would be appreciated.
James R. Kraai, age 70, of Kenosha, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
Jim was born in Kenosha on April 28, 1951, a son of the late Robert T. and Lucille G. (nee: Milloy) Kraai.
He attended Kenosha schools and was a 1969 graduate of Tremper High School.
On August 26, 1978, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Melody E. Curio.
Jim was employed for several years with Service America. By far his greatest joy was the forty years he spent as a mentor and coach for many Kenosha youth while volunteering with the CYC football program.
He is survived by his wife, Melody; his two sons, Aaron (Lindsay) Kraai and Adam (Quanita) Kraai; his five grandchildren, Vincent, Luca, Miabella, Isaiah, and Roselyn; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mona and Tom McDermott; his nieces, Angie McDermott Schreier and Emily Jung; nephews, Michael (Lindsey) McDermott, Steve McDermott and Andrew (Jill) Jung; great-nieces, Lilly McDermott and Brooke Schreier, and great-nephews, Bowen Schreier and Eli McDermott, all of whom he loved very much.
Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Jack Jung.
The Cooke Family says
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Krista Vinanskie says
My condolences. I’m so very sorry for your families loss. XOXO
Paul and Cindy Sullivan says
We were so saddened to hear that Jim had died suddenly. May the Lord be close to all of you during your grief and may you be comforted knowing you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sincere sympathy,
Paul and Cindy
Denise and Elizabeth Rimkus says
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Denise and Elizabeth Rimkus says
My sympathy to your family.
Lynn Taylor Ashley Heroux says
Sending vibes of peace…
♥️
Kirstin Nelson says
I am so so sorry for your loss. Sending you all big hugs , love and light.
Frank Infusino says
Melody,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family upon hearing of Jim’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Bernadette Kuzelka says
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Paul Morton says
Melody, Aaron and the entire Kraai family — my deepest condolences. Hope you all are at peace, or getting there. May Jim’s memory be a blessing to you.
Shawn Roark says
Please accept my deepest condolences. I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Connie (Zurick) Myers says
Dear Mel and family. My sincere sympathy to all of you. My thoughts are with you.
Hope and David Graziano says
We are so very sorry for the loss of your Dad, our hearts go out to Melody for the loss of her husband and to the entire family! Praying that God comforts you all! We are going to honorJames by making a donation to the Boys and Girls Club! What a wonderful and meaningful joy to have mentored the youth.
God Bless
Hope and David Graziano
Michael Henkes says
To the Kraai family, I knew many of you growing up in Kenosha and our family’s had many different ties, from the Kraai’s ( Aaron and Adam), Jung’s, and the McDermott’s. To all of you I am sorry for your loss.
Lenny Kerkman says
Sorry for your loss I will be praying for you guys