Christopher John Craft (Chris), 58, of Geneva, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at UH Cleveland Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Chris was born March 6, 1967, in Euclid, Ohio to Guy and Kathleen (Krince) Craft. He honorably served in the U.S. Army and a few years later, on January 16, 1990, Chris married Renee Campbell and they spent 35 wonderful years together creating memories and raising their family.
Chris was currently serving as the Fire Chief of the Geneva-on-the-Lake Volunteer Fire Department and worked with Northwest Ambulance District. He was a Christian man who lived to better everyone and help everyone and gave of himself to others without recognition or expectations. Each and every person he encountered, he would plant seeds of goodness, hope, self-worth – anything positive. He didn't just plant the seeds, he nurtured them and helped them grow. His grandchildren were his ALL, they were the only ones that got to give to him what no one else could. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Renee (Campbell) Craft; children, Raeanne (Luke) Laurenty and Christopher (Taylor Dean-Day) Craft; grandchildren, Sawyer James and Jackson Micheal Laurenty, Lennon Mae, Booker Cain and Stevie Drew Craft; mother, Kathleen Craft; siblings, "his mom's daughters: Michelle and Amy," Michelle (Ray) Biondi and Amy (Erick) Miller; niece, Ella Biondi; nephews, Nicholad and Nathaniel Miller.
Chris was preceded in death by his father, Guy Craft; paternal grandparents, Reynold and Dorothy Craft; maternal grandparents, Frank and Eleanor Krince; niece, Sofia Biondi.
A Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Geneva VFW Post 6846.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to all of the following: the GOTL Volunteer Fire Department Family; Tim & Stacey Parks; Tim Mills; Dale Arkenburg; Vince Gildone & Northwest Ambulance District; Kayla & Joel Huffman; The following fire departments: Geneva, Jefferson, Ashtabula City, Madison, Saybrook, Mentor and all surrounding departments; the Geneva VFW; the Color Guards and Honor Guards; Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services; Chief Tom Lachey of Jefferson VFD; Chief Shawn Grubber of Ashtabula City FD; Quarter Master Liz from the Geneva VFW; and anyone and everyone who helped celebrate Chris's life.
Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements. www.LakeErieCrematory.com