Michael “Mike” Kraft, 66 of Hamilton, passed away July 18, 2023 at his home in Hamilton.
Mike was an amazing mane with many talents, and he will be deeply missed.
Mike Kraft was born at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital September 3, 1956 and grew up and lived in the Bitterroot his entire life.
He was an Army veteran and served honorably in Vietnam. He loved his cats, “Bloopers” and “Boogers.”
Aside from being an excellent mechanic, Mike also loved working with wood and making things. The one thing you would not have expected from Mike was that he had an amazing talent with bead work. His earrings and medicine pouches were made from tiny glass beads and were designed and crafted with so much detail and they were very beautiful.
Mike loved classic cars, he was also an avid reader, loved playing chess with his neighbor Curtis and enjoyed putting things together like model cars and puzzles.
Mike was always a “man with a plan.”
He touched the lives of so many and those who knew him would tell you it was an honor and privilege to know him and be his friend.
He was the most loyal and honest person and friend you could possibly have.
A military graveside service will take place at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2023 at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Missoula, Montana. Condolences and donations to help with funeral costs may be made at www.dalyleachchapel.com.