Theodore Kraft Obituary

I remember Ted fondly. He was a colleague at work and a tennis buddy. Just want Linda and family to know we're thinking of you on the anniversary of his passing.

I didnt know Ted well but Linda is a dear friend of mine. But did meet them at the anniversary party that Caroline had for them. My heart is always with her and Ted. Sending love and prayers.
JoAnne Laudolff

Dear Linda,

I am so sorry. Ted was a good guy. He will be missed.

Sincerely,

Bill Dean

Dear Linda and Caroline,
We were so sorry to learn of Ted's death. Although we had known of him for so many years it was our pleasure to meet Ted only once, during those few days when you, Linda, and he came to stay. From the first moment those qualities which the obituary described, not least his quiet sense of humour, his modesty and kindness, made it feel as if we had known each other a long time. Others who knew him well have described the impact he has had upon so many lives and we hope that in that and your own treasured memories you will find some comfort.
With our sincere condolences,
Pauline and Adrian Johnson, York, England

I have such fond memories of working with Ted at Lucent. Please know that we all are thinking of you in your time of loss.

Dear Kraft Family,
I had the pleasure of both working with and running with Ted for many years at AT&T/Lucent/ALU. The obit and many nice rememberences say it so well - exceptional intelligence while very gentle and humble, a wonderful sense of humor, and mostly just a kind and caring person. He was the guy I wanted to sit next to in a meeting, bounce ideas off, and just laugh with. Often something he casually said in conversation had a lasting and deeper impact on me than I knew at the time. I'm thankful for having known him and am sure he is on his way to heaven.

Linda and Caroline,
Ted was a great guy and we will miss him. The service on Sunday was uplifting and a great tribute to Ted. Caroline, your shared memories brought to mind Ted's humor, interest in learning and gentle kindness. We were all lucky to know Ted.
Our thoughts are with you and your extended family.
Robin and Jane Thompson

My Condolences to Ted's family. We worked together at Lucent. He also was a neighbor of my in Downers grove. Ted was always a gentleman. His my friends will miss him

I am truly saddened by Ted's passing. I always enjoyed his company both inside and outside of work. His wit and humor always brought a smile to my face. My heart and prayers are with you.

Linda and Caroline,
Ted will remain a part of you and all the people he touched. Sending love to both of you as you make this transition.

Linda and Caroline - You all had been such great neighbors when we lived two doors down from you. I loved Ted's spirit of adventure and willingness to help anyone out. Gentle by nature and quick to smile, he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you both. Love - Susan Rowe McCauely

Had a great time working with Ted for many years at AT&T/Lucent/Alcatel-Lucent. I always enjoyed our interactions, albeit mostly over the phone or via email. Found this great quote from Ted which captures some of the spirit and wisdom I remember from him: "Human nature is what it is, and in spite of technology changes and futuristic projections, human nature will change only slowly. If we ignore that, we ignore history -- a dangerous proposition on many levels."

Peace and God's blessings to the family in this difficult time.

The obituary for Ted in the Chicago Tribune could not have been better written. It perfectly describes the Ted we all had the good fortune to know and love. His physical presence is sorely missed, but his exemplary life is an inspiration we carry in our hearts.

Our love and hugs to Linda and Caroline and family.

~~Diane and Jay Freeman and family~~

The obituary for Ted in the Chicago Tribune could not have been better written. It perfectly describes the Ted we all know and love. He lived an exemplary life, an inspiration to all who had the good fortune to have known him. His physical presence is sorely missed, but his influence we carry in our heart.

Our love and hugs to Linda and Caroline and family.

~~Diane and Jay Freeman and family~~

Ted,
I never forget your frienship and passion to work with me. Goodbye.
Stay in peace...

Dear Linda and Caroline,
I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved Ted and Dad. I hope you and all your family and friends remember that Ted IS still with you -- and so proud of and grateful to you ... in the very Present Tense.
I grieve with you AND celebrate Ted's Life well and Joyfully and selflessly lived. I can only imagine that Heaven is now a witter, erudite-ier place.
I celebrate YOU, too, who perfectly practiced Betty's Love As an ACTION Verb with Ted and one another. Be sure you make now time to Care-with-Love for yourselves ... even if only one breath at a time.
If your out-of-town family and friends need a place to stay or to come and just BE ... The Chapel is yours.
Blessings, Linda and Caroline.
And Love.
Maureen Gavan

Linda, Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. While I didn't know Ted very well, I surely know you. I will let the members of the reunion committee know of your loss. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.

Dear Linda and family,

Ted was a good friend, tennis buddy, and coworker. I'm really saddened to hear of his passing. I offer my condolences and sympathy.

Sincerely,

Ted was a good running friend at Alcatel-Lucent in Naperville. His lunch time runs with his dedicated passion and quick humor made the runs more enjoyable. He was an inspiration and challenged us to always run farther and faster each time. He will be missed and always remembered.

Dear Kraft Family,

We have known Ted as work colleagues for over ten years. We always enjoyed when Ted could join the lunch- time running groups because he always had a positive attitude and something to contribute to the conversation no matter what the topic and he was a better runner than most us. We kept in touch with Ted periodically after he retired and through his illness and can only respect and admire his courage until the end. Please accept our sincere condolences during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Dear Linda,

I was very saddened to hear of Ted's passing. His discipline, honesty and sense of humor were appreciated by all of his friends at work, especially his running buddies. May you find comfort in his memory, that he touched a lot of lives, and the assurance that he is with his Creator.

Dear Linda and Caroline,
Our hearts and thoughts go out to you at this time. Ted will be missed and remembered by many. How blessed we were to have been neighbors for many years - a treasured part of our past. With love,
Sue and Paul Nickel