Emil Adam Kraft Jr. (Buddy), 64, of Maddock, ND passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Burial will be held at Flora Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Flora Cemetery P.O. Box 144 Maddock, ND 58348.

Emil Adam Kraft Jr., son of Emil and Catherine (Bingham) Kraft Sr. was born March 1, 1961 at Devils Lake, ND.  He went to work on the oil fields, Dakota Prairie, Summers Manufacturing and his long term career as a roofing foreman with Tecta America (previously Target Roofing).

While living in Maddock, Emil had served on the Park Board, North Viking Church Board, often volunteered for the church, and was also a member of the Flora Cemetery.  He was a driver for the Maddock Ambulance Department and spent several years as the Fire Chief for the Maddock Fire Department.  As an outdoorsman, Emil was often spending his free time hunting.

Emil is survived by his wife of 45 years, Wynell; his children, Jennifer (Troy) Seemann of Fort Collins, CO, Richard (Malinda) Kraft of Bradford, RI, and Daniel (Laurie) Kraft of Devils Lake, ND; eight grandchildren, Alyssa and Courtney Seemann, Castiel and Brayden, Aubrie, Burkley, Calder and Daxxon Kraft; siblings, Deb (Evan) Zeltinger, Mary Eschbach, Richard (Bridget) Kraft; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Catherine; sister, Catherine Dawn; brother, Allan; and many precious aunts and uncles.