Born November 24, 1919 and born to eternal life on November 18, 2017 at the age of 97 years.  Loving father of Karen (Richard) Korth, Carla (David) Springer, Paul (Heidi) Krause, David (Sheila) Krause and Thomas (Becky) Krause.  He is survived by 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Norma and his parents Frank and Frieda Krause, a brother Leonard Krause and a sister Gladys Vander Molen. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Abiding Word Lutheran Church, 9420 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee from 10 AM until the time of Funeral Service at 11 AM.  Burial to follow, with full military honors, at Pinelawn Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to Abiding Word Lutheran Church appreciated.