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Ben Kraus

Kent, OH
December 2, 1994 - January 23, 2024
Dec 2, 1994 - Jan 23, 2024
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Impromptu cousins sleepover a…
Impromptu cousins sleepover at Aunt Pam's - all sporting squishy pillow gifts as hats -- let's see -- Ben the most goofy? Yup.
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Ben, and Cousins Atty, Aaron, Dasi and Sister, Annie. Ben was killing it, as usual, at family bowling outing.
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Ben's sister, Annie, and Cous…
Ben's sister, Annie, and Cousins Aaron and Dasi. What a set for so many years.
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What an incredible tribute and obituary. A remarkable young man, who, as you put it, ‘came out swingin’. Truly a gift to the world and your family. My condolences to all. What a beautiful soul.
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Thinking of you Annie , LuAnn , and Ken . It was a pleasure taking care of Ben or who I call “Benji” . I Loved that I could be apart of his journey . He will always be missed . ❤️ watching scrubs tonight in honor of that being Ben and Annie fav show together!!
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LuAnn, Ken, and Annie,

Our hearts are broken for all of you on the loss of your sweet son and brother.  We remember Ben as such a talented, funny, bright, and mature young man who was kind to all who knew him.  We will continue to pray for all of you and we send you our love. 

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The Jelagins are deeply sorry to hear of Ben's passing.  He sounds like an incredible young man - may his memory live on in your hearts forever. 
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Dear LuAnn, Ken and Annie; words cannot express my sorrow for your loss.  Ben was an intern one session while I was at the Edge and I worked with him a bunch of times.  He was a wonderful guy to be around and I know the whole team loved him.  May your memories of this wonderful young man always be with you.
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Dear Annie, Ken, and LuAnn, Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your tremendous loss. I'm wishing you all solace and peace and sending love and support in any way possible. Love, Elena
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Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,

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I’m so so sorry Annie. Being such a caring person, I can only imagine your grief. Thinking of you and your family and sending you calm, perseverance, and solace. 
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A beautiful young man who left us too early.  My prayers to the entire family.  My heart is broken for you.  Katy
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I am so, so sorry to hear this. I have such special memories of growing up with Ben and running around the neighborhood together, playing hot lava monster at the park or sardines at the Kraus house with him.  Sending love to LuAnn, Annie & Ken. May his memory be a blessing. 
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2014
with cousin Aaron, at cousin Dasi's graduation
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Thanksgiving, with Aunt Pam a…
2016
Thanksgiving, with Aunt Pam and cousin Atticus
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Ben and Annie
2016
Ben and Annie
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Ben with high school friends
2016
Ben with high school friends
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Cousins Allen and Josh, with …
2016
Cousins Allen and Josh, with Grandpa Harry
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Mom, Annie and Ben
2016
Mom, Annie and Ben
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2015
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Helping hands

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Please consider a gift to The United Leukodystrophy Foundation.
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Recent contributions

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Pamela Kraus
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Conor Montgomery
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Sydney Ferleger
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Recent contributions

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