Began working on Canel Street as a plumber at age 12 years old.
Was in the plumber's union for over 65 yrs.
Owned a plumbing company in Buffalo, NY.
Was the most gentle man.
Always believed in comfort. Wore suspenders.
Spoke in German when they didn't want you to understand.
Owned a house on Church road.
Was a Mason and Odd Fellow.
After retired worked for Buffalo Savings bank.
Grandson remembers him coloring with him for hours when he was little.
1940 BUFFALO, NY CENSUS
KRAFT, FRANK 51 BP-NY
KRAFT, EMMA 51 NY
KRAFT, RUTH 25 NY
KRAFT, CORRINE 15 NY
BLIEMEISTER, ROBERT 79, WIDOWED BP-NY
1930 BUFFALO, NY CENSUS
KRAFT, FRANK F. 41 BP-NY PARENTS BP-NY, PUMBER, WATER WORKS
KRAFT, EMMA 41 BP-NY
KRAFT, RUTH 15 BP-NY
KRAFT, CORRINE 5 BP-NY
1920 BUFFALO, NY CENSUS
Living on Goodyear Ave, SD 21, ED 123, Sheet 9, Line 22 2nd district,
Buffalo
KRAFT, FRANK F. 29 BP-NY, PLUMBER
KRAFT, EMMA 29 BP-NY
KRAFT, RUTH H.L. 5 BP-NY
BLIEMEISTER, ROBERT E. FATHER IN LAW, 53, WIDOW, BP-NY PARENTS BP-NY,
BARTENDER
IN
SALON