Carlie H. Krause

KRAUSE, CARLIE H.

Carlie Krause, of Appleton, age 83 years, died peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2006 at his home. He was born December 23, 1922 in Appleton, the son of the late Charles and Emma (Lau) Kraus. Carlie married Marie Diestler on August 28, 1948 at Mount Olive Ev. Lutheran Church, Appleton. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Air Force. Carlie was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. He was employed at Allis Chalmers for 40 years and retired in 1985. Carlie was the past president of the Machinist Union for 12 years and assistant treasurer for Allis Chalmers Credit Union for over 30 years. After retirement, he volunteered for Respite Care VNA. Carlie was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling with his wife. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Carlie is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marie Krause; sons: Dan Krause of Appleton and David (Corinne) Krause of Hortonville; grandchildren: Adam (Lisa), Ryan, Philip, Sarah, Julia (Lee) and Thomas (Carrie); great granddaughters: Faith and Rebecca; sister-in-law: Elvera Kraus of Menasha. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who also loved him. Carlie was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Harold and Elmer Kraus and a sister, Viola (Ray) De Wall.

The funeral service for Carlie will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 302 N. Morrison with Rev. John C. Baumann officiating. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Monday at Wichmann Funeral Home from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund is being established in his name.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)739-1231