Good Friend Passing
jdsplasher
Posted 9/16/2013 12:40 PM (#663468)
Subject: Good Friend Passing





Posts: 2269


Location: SE, WI.

John Kraker,former Milwaukee Chapter Muskie Inc. President, Past away on 9/11/13.

John was intrumental in getting our chapter to where it is today. He got me involved in Muskies inc, back in the early 80's, and we fished together weekly throughout the summer. John was a local guide on Pewaukee, and many of his crank bait patterns still hold true today. John also won the Vilas county muskie marathon one season on North Twin landing his first 40lber. After that, He backed down from the Musky world, in search of a state record largemouth.

My Sympathy goes out to Linda, and all the Kraker family.

JD

hawkeye9
Posted 9/16/2013 2:38 PM (#663492 - in reply to #663468)
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Location: Perryville, MO
Sorry to hear. Prayers sent for family and friends.
sworrall
Posted 9/16/2013 7:48 PM (#663545 - in reply to #663468)
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
That's seriously bad news; he was a great guy, tremendous MI supporter, and one hell of a stick. He will be missed.
Bill Schwartz
Posted 9/17/2013 11:37 AM (#663670 - in reply to #663545)
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Location: Pewaukee, WI
Sad to hear this for sure. John was a great guy and a great fisherman!
muskybuck
Posted 9/17/2013 12:59 PM (#663700 - in reply to #663468)
Subject: RE: Good Friend Passing


yes he will be missed very much. Will miss all the good hunting stories and fish tales.
fishpoop
Posted 9/17/2013 8:43 PM (#663870 - in reply to #663468)
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Location: Forest Lake, Mn.
My sympathies to family, friends, and the chapter.
muskellunged
Posted 9/17/2013 9:04 PM (#663884 - in reply to #663468)
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Location: Illinois
Condolences to the family and friends of John Kraker. I'm thankful for him & people like him who helped our sport grow into what it is now. Rest in peace.
Mike Witowski