David F. Krause
Ely Township
David F. Krause, 74, of County Road CCP, Ely Township, passed away at home Sunday evening, September 21, 2014 with his loving family by his side and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice.
Dave was born December 3, 1939 in Bay City, MI to Floyd J. and Betty J. (Collins) Krause, graduated from Bay City Handy High School, Class of 1957, and attended Bay City Junior College. He served in the United States Army for two tours during the Vietnam War beginning in August, 1963 until he was honorably discharged as a Captain Ranger in December, 1964. Following his service to his country, Dave held many jobs, but was employed most of his career with All-State Insurance, retiring as the District Manager. He moved to Negaunee in 1977.
Mr. Krause was a very active life member of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and VA Romo Post #3165, VFW Negaunee. He was a proud, longtime friend of Bill W. and enjoyed his weekly Thursday coffee clutch at Buck’s Restaurant. Dave loved living on the Black River and spending time outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, especially partial to fly fishing, and was able to enjoy his last fishing trip this past May. He was a voracious reader, always having a book in hand, and also loved to cook. In his younger years he enjoyed camping and deer hunting.
Surviving are his loving wife of nearly 19 years, Judith A. (Charbonneau) Krause; 4 sons: Jeffrey Krause of Negaunee, David Krause of Texas, Timothy (Brenda) Krause of Negaunee and James (Leslie) Pascoe of Virginia; 3 daughters: Karen Goodreau of Negaunee, Gretchen (David) Devroy of Marquette and Christine Pascoe of Negaunee; 14 grandchildren: Matthew Krause, Ashley Bartle, Abbey and Aubrey Goodreau, Gary, Courtney and Ben Devroy, Emma and Chloe Krause, Marina Krause, Alex and Miranda Pascoe and Carter and Payton Pascoe; 1 great-granddaughter, Payton Devroy and another great-granddaughter, Ellia Goodreau, on the way; 2 sisters: Susan Krause of Oscoda and DeeAnne (Dale) McGregor of Florida; special friends: Jim Massie, Rick Stetson, Gary ‘Surf’ Guibord, Martin Tremethick, Jeff Skewis, Mark DePlanche and Don Curto; his faithful companions: Simba and Zeppelin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ann Kuch and a brother, Fred Krause.
A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 25th at the Negaunee VFW. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Vietnam Veterans of America or the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans Activity Fund in Dave’s memory.

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