Reyburn Kraft was selected as the 2007 Citizen of the Year at the Chester Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on April 18 at the Chester VFW Hall

Reyburn has been a life long resident of Chester. He served his country in WW II and until recently on his retirement, he operated the Chester City Dairy for many years. This year, the Chester Dairy Company celebrates 75 years of operation. Mr. Kraft sold his company to Jason Ohlau, a Chester resident.

He has contributed to Chester by maintaining a successful business, providing employment for many and participated in local organizations and supporting civic activities. Along with many other attributes, he has been active in St. John Lutheran Church and since 1962 has served on the Board of Directors for the Chester Public Library.