Alva Review-Courier -

Robert “Bob” Kraft was born to John and Rachel Kraft on February 22, 1927, and grew up on the family farm one mile west of Burlington, Oklahoma. As a schoolboy, Bob, would get up at 5 a.m. each morning to milk the cows and feed the hogs and chickens before going to school on the bus. Growing up, Bob loved to play baseball, basketball, softball, and tennis. After high school Bob joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country for two years. When Bob returned home as a young adult, he continued to play baseball and softball in local adult leagues. While playing an away game, Bob met...