Aldine Craft

Aldine Harding Craft, 90, of Kingsford, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. He was born on Jan. 29, 1921, in Shawmut, Ala., son of the late Arthur and Carrie (Edwards) Craft. He was educated in the Shawmut Schools and worked in the cotton mills. His army career began at age 17 1/2. Aldine's military service included Fort Benning, Ga., Camp Grant, Ill. and Camp McCoy, Wis.; the 156th General Hospital at Hereford, England and Army infantry service in Europe during World War II. Five years later, he served with the infantry in Korea and later at Lenggries, Germany at Headquarters Center as first sergeant. Aldine was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion of Iron Mountain. During his many years with the Loyal Order of Moose, he served in many capacities including past governor, North Moose of the Legion of the Moose 127 and in 1985, received the Pilgrim Degree Merit at Mooseheart, Ill. He continued as a member of the Norway Lodge. Aldine loved sports, especially baseball. He was a fan of the Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers and the many past baseball teams of Ashland, Wis. and Iron Mountain. He has resided in Kingsford since 1955, having been the first employee of St. George Glass Co. After Mr. St. George's death, Aldine worked for other glass companies in Wisconsin and Michigan. He ended his working career after retiring in 1983 from Grede Foundry. Aldine is survived by his wife of 65 years, Adeline whom he married in October 1945; two daughters, Sandra Franklin of Fort Meyers, Fla. and Paula Lacy of Crystal Falls; his son, Aldine Jr. (Janice) Craft of Eatonton, Ga.; sister, Marge Hendry of Jonesboro, Ga.; grandchildren, Cy Lacy, Chad Lacy, James (Kari) Franklin and Jessica Franklin-Dosis; seven great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister and a son-in-law, James Franklin. Graveside services for friends and family will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Aldine Craft online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Homes of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Aldine Craft

January 29, 1921 - June 5, 2011