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Clarence Krause Obituary
Clarence"Lefty" "Cowboy" Krause, Jr., age 77, passed away on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2012 at Brewster Village in Appleton. Clarence was born in Black Creek on July 11, 1935, son of the late Clarence and Ida (Kiel) Krause. The family lived in Appleton where Clarence attended and graduated from Appleton West High School. On May 25, 1957, he married the former Sandra Wyman; she preceded him in death in 2008. In 1963, he built a home in Greenville with his father and lived there until 2007. For nearly ten years, he served his country as a member of the Army National Guard, and for over fifty years worked as a cement finisher and was a member of the Laborers International Union of North America. Clarence was a longtime and faithful member of St. John United Church of Christ in Appleton where he also taught Sunday School for nine years.
Clarence is survived by two children: Keith (Jean) Krause of Greenville and Sheila (Jerry) Sullivan of Kimberly. His grandchildren are: Keith Krause and his special friend Karen; Holly (Travis) Delchambre; Tanya (Eric) Acord; Brent Sullivan and his special friend Mia; and Amanda (Scott) Lathrop. There are also five great-grandchildren, and a brother: Charles Krause of Appleton. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sandy, and a sister Carol Fransway.
The funeral service for Clarence will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at St. John United Church of Christ, 1130 W. Marquette Street in Appleton, with Rev. Dr. Tom Fritz officiating. Interment will be in Twelve Corners' Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the funeral service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clarence Krause
December 29, 2012
Keith, Sheila and your families:
Take comfort and peace in knowing that Uncle Lefty has gone on to a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Uncle Lefty- Rest in peace as you take that final journey to join Kush and Grandma; Aunt Sandy and Aunt Carol; Sherri and the many others who have left us.
Love, Kalyn
Brita Coffey
December 28, 2012
That's a real nice, happy, and handsome picture of Lefty. I look forward to hearing stories of good times past, and getting to know him through your memories. May the good shine through the heartache of late, his lessons leave a mark in your minds, and his love for you leave warm fuzzy feelings forever.
Claire Miller
December 28, 2012
Sheila & Keith,
Our thoughts are with you now that Lefty is with Sandy again, & please know that we miss both of them.
Sorry we can't be there for you now.
Just because our lives have taken this long distance path doesn't mean we don't think of them,& miss them.I well remember some of the zany times we had, at work with Sandy & your Gramma! So when I think of your folks, I smile.May that be some small comfort for you.They'll be missed.
Hugs to you,
Tom, Claire & Jenny Miller,
Arizona
Tina Bullock
December 27, 2012
The whole family is in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness and grief. Love you all!
Donna Letsche
December 27, 2012
Sheila & Family
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna Brian & Don
Jean Krause
December 27, 2012
Dear Keith,
My thought are with you at this hardtime. Lefty was a Good Man, Husband,Father that wont't be forgotton. His spirit will be with us forever, his kind Heart and Helping hand. Many memories of Lefty will be here at our Home now. Thank You Lefty. I will miss you.
Dean Grant
December 27, 2012
Lefty was always so good to me!Will be missed here! God's speed!
joyce christjohn
December 27, 2012
Thats the smile I will always remember. I miss the days on the Beck Farm and will remember Lefty forever. R.I.P. my friend.
December 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sheila, Sherry Abitz Bassett
Mark Ferguson
December 27, 2012
I will hold my memories of you in my heart forever
December 27, 2012
I love you Dad, and miss you already. You are with Mom, your sister Carol and your parents again. Say hello to everyone for us. Love Sheila
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