Kraig was married to his wife, Nancy, for the last 50 years. They were married on June 11, 1976, and the family had just celebrated together the previous Sunday. Throughout his life, Kraig’s steady devotion was evident in the way he ordered his days and his priorities—God first, Nancy second—and in the faithful example he set of what it means to be a godly man who places family at the center.
Kraig retired in 2020 following a career as a tool engineer. After retirement, he enjoyed working at Vandenberg stereo. He also treasured time spent with family at the cottage up north, and vacations with friends where he spent days under the Palapa.
Kraig was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Wilma Schaafsma; his sister, Kaylene Johnson; his mother- and father-in-law, Everett and Julia Plooster; his brother-in-law, Jim Plooster; his brother-in-law, Bob Plooster; and his brother-in-law, Ed Bredeweg.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Nancy Schaafsma; his son, Michael (Kylea) Schaafsma, and their children, Jaiden and Alex; his daughter, Julie (Josh) Miles, and their three daughters, Everlyn, Isabel, and Peyton; his twin brother, Kurt (Lynn) Schaafsma; his sister, Sue (David) Brondyke; his sisters-in-law, Bonnie (Dave) Vandermeer, Sally Bredeweg, Sharon Plooster, and Joanne Plooster; brother-in-law, Ron Johnson; along with many nieces and nephews, and many close friends.
Visitation will be held at Ridge Point Community Church, 340 104th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423, on July 16, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 am.
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