Gary Gene Kraft was born to Goswin Henry & Marinda Mae (Schmidt) Kraft on October 3, 1950 in New Braunfels, Texas.

He passed from this life on February 2, 2022 in New Braunfels, Texas at the age of 71.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Karl Ray Kraft.

He is survived by his siblings and their partners, Barbara Kraft Miller (Stacy Dixon) of Anacoco, Louisiana and Harlan Kraft (Joan Martin) of New Braunfels; nephews, Steve Miller (Stephanie), Edwin Kraft (Claudia) and Daniel Kraft (Jamie); nieces, Sheri Miller, Emily Kraft (Mathew), Elise Scarbrough (Jonathan) and Katelyn Kraft (Zac); great-nephews, Conner and Jack; great-nieces, Elizabeth, Kahlan, Lillith, Eleanor, Natalie, Genevieve, Kaleigh, Kendall and Avery and many other relatives and dear friends.

A Joint Memorial Service for both Gary Kraft and Karl Kraft will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels, Texas. A Burial of Cremains for both of the brothers will be held at 1:00 PM later that same day at Comal Cemetery.