In memory of

Ben Kraus

Kent, OH

December 2, 1994 - January 23, 2024

Dec 2, 1994 - Jan 23, 2024

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In memory of

Ben Kraus

Passed

January 23, 2024
Born

December 2, 1994
Resided

Kent, OH

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Benjamin Douglas Kraus was a quick wit, a natural athlete and a top-notch dancer. He was an avid reader, always up for a debate, and a fitness expert. Though he was serious when it came to achieving his goals, he was also big-hearted with an explosive and infectious laugh. After being diagnosed with an incurable neurological condition at age 14, he went on to earn a 4.2 GPA at Glenbrook South, lift weights, and earn …

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Thank you for all for your support and for taking the time to remember Ben in your own way. We are so grateful to all who shared memories, pictures and kind words and humbled by all those who donated to ALD charities in Ben's memory. It means so much to us all, so please keep sharing when you come upon an old picture or a memory pops into your head.

Here is a link to the memorial video I made for his celebration of life in Kent, Ohio on April 27, 2024: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Meh….

If you'd like to know more about Ben's health journey in the years leading up to his death, check out his CaringBridge page: https://www.caringbridge.org/….