Charles "Bud" E. Kraft, Sr., 80, of Troy, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at his residence. Born on September 26, 1941 in Phelps County, MO to Gene Kraft and Iris E. Burns (Funke) , he was the eldest of six siblings. He spent the majority of his younger years learning and working the farm with his granny and granddad, Charley and Amy Funke. After graduation he met and married Ruth LaCerda (Ennis) in 1962. From this union were born four children; Charles Jr., Steven, Tamara and Katherine. Using skills learned he worked for Binkley Manufacturing in Warrenton doing small engine repair and manufacturing. He was a jack of all trades before retiring from Croft Electric in Troy as a groundsman. He later married Judith A. Helvey on February 14, 1997. Throughout the years he enjoyed ; spending time with family, being outdoors and traveling to Bluegrass festivals.

Surviving are his loving family members:  his children:  Charles Kraft, Jr., Steven (Vicky) Kraft, Tamara (Jamey) Jameson, Kathy (Mike) Quattrocchi; his stepchildren: Ronnie (Kem) Helvey, David Helvey,Karen Minzes, Tommy (Becky) Helvey, Branda (Toff) Lopez; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He is further survived by his brother, David (Linda) Burns, his sister, Rebecca (Jim) Hogue and his special friend, Barb Sturgeon ; other relatives and friends.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents and his four brothers: Johnny, Danny, George and Bill, and his daughter-in-law, Carolyn Kraft.

Visitation scheduled from 10a.m. until 1p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (636) 528-8244.

Funeral service scheduled at 1p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy.  Mr. Rich Helton to officiate.  Serving as pallbearers: Ty Stanek, Scotty Hicks, Shayne Butler, Ruben Lopen, Angelo Lopez, Robert Schuenke and honorary pallbearers: Mike Quattrocchi and James Jameson.

Interment to follow in Wright City Cemetery, Wright City.  Memorials may be made to donor's choice, c/o the funeral home.

Family and friends are invited to sign our on-line guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com