Mary Lee Kragt

Mary Lee (Haedt) Kragt passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at The Manor, Lake Jackson in Sebring, Florida. Mary Lee was born on June 14,1935 in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Mary (Groll) and Harry Haedt. She grew up in Mankato and became a teacher. She married her husband Dr. Preston Kragt on December 26, 1954.  They celebrated “65" years of marriage this past December. She taught school putting her husband through dental school. Then she became a full-time stay at home mother until all her children were school age. Then she had the joy of becoming her husband's Office Manager.  Mary Lee accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at a very early age. She lived her life with a strong faith that God will always provide in everything. Things that were important to Mary Lee were her faith in God, her family, friends and being able to “help” when there was a need. She was a devout member of St. Johns Methodist Church in Sebring, Florida. Mary Lee was very involved in the UMW (United Methodist Women) for over 50 years. She held local and state offices in Minnesota and Oklahoma. She also held the local office of President in Sebring, Florida. She has “published” articles and a play for UMW.  She is survived by husband, Dr. Preston Kragt, daughters, Ann Van Coevering, Mary Sue (John) Johnson, and son David Kragt. “6” Grand children and “6” Great grandchildren. Three brothers in law, Dr. Edwin Kragt, Dr. Joel Kragt, and Dr. John (Pam) Kragt. Sister in law Elaine Vreeman.  Preceding her in death is her son, Alan Kragt. Two Nieces, Joyce, and Becky Haber.  Three sisters and their husbands, Naomi (Arlo) Born, Betty (Rev. Jim) Schneider and Sada (Rev. Clarence) Haber. Along with a brother-in-law Dr. Harvey Kragt and two sisters-in-law Mina (Dr. Edwin) Kragt and Karen (Dr. Joel) Kragt.  At a later date, the family will hold a private memorial service at Rock Valley Cemetery, at the Kragt Family Plot.  In lieu of flowers please give to your local Humane Society, one of Mary Lee’s favorite charities to give to.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com