Grace Emilie Lowe

Grace Emilie Lowe (Kraffert) passed away in the morning hours of July 23rd, 2026, at the age of 95 in Linwood, New Jersey. Grace was born in New York on the 21 st of September 1930 to Kurt Erich Kraffert and Wanda Kraffert. Her father, who had managed to survive WWI, immigrated to the US in 1921, where he met Wanda, a distant acquaintance from Germany. Grace was the first of three daughters. Her middle sister, Rose, passed away in 2019 but she is survived by her youngest sister, Alice Witterman.

Grace grew up on a small farm in Wyoming, Delaware. She attended Caesar Rodney High School and, afterwards, attended Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington. While working at Hercules, she met her husband, J. Warner Lowe. Grace and Warner raised their family of six children near Corner Ketch, Delaware. Grace not only raised six children and supported their many activities, but she also found time to work for the Census Bureau, engage in political advocacy for local candidates, supported both Pony Club and 4-H in leadership positions, all while supporting her husband’s construction business. She ended her career as an assistant in the Art History department at the University of Delaware.

Grace was an avid bridge player, often competing in local bridge clubs where she was a dominant player, often winning small awards. When she was not playing Bridge, she traveled the world to visit her far-flung children.

Grace and Warner moved from their small farm near Corner Ketch and split their time between Newark, Delaware, and Avalon, New Jersey. Grace enjoyed the beach, and she continued her involvement in local activities, working as a docent, participating in bridge clubs, and being involved with the Methodist Church, all while entertaining her Children and Grandchildren. She’ll be missed by all.

Grace will be remembered for her strength, intelligence, kindness, and devotion to her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and cherished memories that will continue to live on through all who knew and loved her.

A service celebrating Grace’s life will be held on August 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at North East United Methodist Church, 308 South Main Street, North East, MD 21901. Family and friends may visit with the family beginning at 12:00 p.m. before the service.

Interment will follow at North East Cemetery.

A reception will be held afterward at 2:30 p.m. at VFW Post 6027, 815 Turkey Point Road, North East, MD 21901.

All who knew and loved Grace are invited to join her family in celebrating a remarkable life well lived.