A memorial tribute has been established by the Next Level Florist Group to honor Michael Kraft who passed away April 25, 2019, at the age of 52. Michael passed away peacefully in his home after an eight-year battle with cancer.
Michael was a treasured member of the floral industry from the age of 22 when he joined the family business. Alongside his two brothers, for over 30 years, he co-owned Nanz & Kraft Florists in Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 1850.
Along with buying as many flowers and plants as were available from local Kentucky and Indiana farms, Michael traveled from South America to California to build grower relationships and procure the freshest flowers for his customers. With the goal of always improving Nanz & Kraft, he traveled 2-3 times a year for peer group meetings, learning what other shops did best and bringing those ideas home. This eagerness to learn was also shown during his time as President of the St. Mathews Business Association.
