Mark Douglas Kraft

Mark Douglas Kraft, age 57, of Pataskala, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Mark was born October 29, 1961 in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Mark was a 1980 graduate of Watkins Memorial High School. He was employed with Superior Beverage in Lewis Center for the past 29 years. Mark was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Pataskala and enjoyed classic cars, auto racing, college football and was a lifelong Browns fan.

He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 22 years, Patsy K. (Cochran) Kraft, whom he married September 28, 1996; his mother, Norma Ione (Gittings) Kraft of Wheeling, West Virginia; step-son, Dan Patton of Zanesville; grandson, Hunter Patton; brother, Henry W. (Beth) Kraft, Jr. of McCordsville, Indiana; nephew, John William Kraft; many cherished friends; and his dog, Penny, who was his faithful companion.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry William Kraft, Sr.

Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, at the Kirkersville Chapel of Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service, 285 East Main Street in Kirkersville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Licking County Animal Shelter or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service in Kirkersville is honored to care for Mark and his family.