Shane Michael Kraft

Shane Michael Kraft age 46, of Brown Deer, unexpectedly called home by our Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Shane was born June 25, 1976, in Milwaukee, the son of Ronald and Debra (Pollich) Kraft. He was a graduate of Milwaukee Vincent High School, class of 1994. He later attended Concordia University and received a bachelor’s degree in business. Shane was a journeyman sprinkler fitter and was employed in fire protection for 18 years. He was proud to be an active union member, along with holding the position of sprinkler fitters local 183 Vice President. Shane enjoyed all sports, traveling, ice fishing, and was the big buck hunter hunting with family and friends. He was an avid philosopher and loved challenging people to a vigorous conversation or debate.

Shane is lovingly survived by his parents, Ronald (Debra) Kraft; siblings, Ronald James Kraft II and Amanda (John) Jansen; nieces and nephews, Tyler Kraft, Adelynn Jansen and Myles Jansen. He is further survived by his union brothers and sisters, cousins, and many many friends.

Shane was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Orrie Kraft and Anna Tibbetts; maternal grandparents Walter (Dorothy) Pollich.

Private burial will take place at Manchester Cemetery on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Shane’s family would like to thank everyone who has reached out with their thoughts and prayers. Our wish for you is to hug your loved ones and keep them close. Life is precious. Life is short. Life slips away too fast.