This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Hunt4Silmons Surnames: Kraft, Kravchick, Mendelsohn Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.oklahoma/3171.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: David Kraft David I. Kraft, M.D., born to Mae & Hyman Kravchick, on April 3, 1918, New York City, N.Y., and passed away on October 29, 2008. He was educated at Yeshiva College, University of Cincinnati, Cornell University and the Medical College of New York. He served in World War II in the Battle of Bastone and served in Patton's 3rd army and was discharged as a Major. He married Romayne B. Mendelsohn in 1949. The Kraft's have two sons, Bruce and Alan. After practicing medicine in New York, the Kraft's moved to Oklahoma City in 1956. David was Chief of Medicine at Saint Anthony Hospital and served on their foundation. After retiring from private practice, Dr. Kraft taught cardiology students with great passion at the OU Health Sciences Center for almost twenty years. He is survived by his wife, Romayne two sons, Bruce and wife, Mary Lu and Alan and wife, Susie six grandchildren, Caroline, Jonathan, Megan, Bob, Ben, and Clint. He is also survived by his sister, Shirley Mitgang and her h! usband, Herbert of New York City and brother-in-law, Daniel Morris of Long Island, New York and many nieces and nephews He will be greatly missed by his family and loved by the people who knew him. With great appreciation to all those people who assisted with David's care, too numerous to mention. Private graveside services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Heart Rhythm Institute of Oklahoma University Health Science Center of Oklahoma City. I am not connected to this family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.