(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
A lifetime Kenoshan, Ken Krause (89) passed away peacefully on February 5th after a battle with pneumonia and Parkinson’s . Upon graduating from Mary D. Bradford, he served in the Navy on the USS Prairie (AD-15) during the Korean War. Afterward, he used the GI bill to graduate from Spencerian Business College in Milwaukee. He returned to Kenosha and married Annie Fay Broughman in 1958. Ken also began his tenure at American Motors Corporation, from which he retired almost 30 years later.
Ken and Annie raised three children on Kenosha’s southside. The family joined the Towne Club in the late sixties. Ken cherished the lifelong friendships cultivated poolside, courtside (strictly social), and on the Vista Deck. They both loved hosting casual get togethers on their back porch. In a world made up of “ half empty” or “half full” people, he made sure your glass was never empty. Ken had a healthy addiction to treasure hunting unable to resist a rummage sale or flea market. He enjoyed bike rides, lakefront walks and going for a swim and a steam at the KYF. During his retirement, he looked forward to his part time modeling gigs in Chicago and Milwaukee.
Ken has been a member of Bethany Lutheran Church WELS since his infant baptism. He was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Dora Krause, and brother, Roger. Ken is survived by wife, Annie; children, David Krause (Lise), Kenny Krause (Leigh), and Katey Casper (Mike); and five grandchildren, Carson, Eliza, Taylor, Katherine, and Pierce.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at Kenosha Place for their compassion and support these last few years.
Casey Family Options Funerals and Cremations
3016 75th Street
Kenosha WI 53142
262-653-0667
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(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Michael Fisher says:
My sincere condolences to the Krause family. So many years as neighbors.
Bob Kuhns says:
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your comfort, peace and healing.
Dot and Frank Eagles says:
Thinking about you. Our sincere sympathy. With our love. Dot and Frank Eagles
Sally Barnes says:
Thunking of you at this time and sending love and hugs. Sally and Watson barnes
Sally says:
Thinking of you at his time and sending love and hugs. Sally and Watson Barnes
Mable Hesmer says:
So sorry to hear this sad news. Sending love and prayers your way.
Maureen Kelly says:
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs.
Donna Brokowski says:
Sending hugs and prayers to the entire Krause family.
Amy says:
Such a wonderful and kind man! We’re thinking of Anne and the entire Krause family. Much love and comfort at this sad time! Love, Jay, Amy & Liv McManus
David Blanchard says:
My thoughts a prayer’s to you all . Sending you all big hugs .
Carol and George Allen says:
You raised a mighty fine son in Kenny. We’ve been fortunate to have him and Leigh as neighbors for over 20 years. May the Lord bless your family during this time and in the days ahead.
Mary & Tony Rosa says:
A wonderful Uncle and Man. He is dearly missed. Sending Love and Prayers to all
Ken Zigner says:
Great man!! H
He will be missed by so may
Marcy stanger says:
Kathy and mike and all the family: Sorry to hear the news of your Dad. Sounds like he was one of the GOOD people in this world. But he left a legacy through the family. Can we hope that is true of the time we all have in this life? Sincerely
David S says:
Kenny, Leigh, and the rest of family and friends, I offer my heartfelt condolences. I only know the senior Kenny through tales the younger Kenny would recount of his family and friends, and growing up in Kenosha WI.
Mike Ellis says:
Kenny & Leigh and all of your family, our prayers and sympathies go out to you. Praying for God’s Peace, Comfort, Strength, and Love to surround you all while we give Thanks to God for your father’s life!
Peace,
Mike, Cindy, and Sophie
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