Marie M. Krause

Marie M. Krause, age 87, Appleton, went to her eternal life peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Kindred Hearts-Greenville. She was born October 16, 1927 in Appleton, the daughter of Franklin and Lula (Peters) Diestler. Marie married Carlie Krause on August 28, 1948, at Mount Olive Ev. Lutheran Church, Appleton. Marie was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Appleton. She was employed by Kimberly Clark and AAL (Thrivent) prior to the birth of her children. Later in life she volunteered for Respite Care VNA and the Ladies Aid at church. Marie was an avid bowler and a less than terrific golfer, but was always ready for a round. She never let her husband forget the hole in one she made. They loved to travel and always had stories of good times on the road and around the world. Friday nights were always reserved for a fish fry with family. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marie was a loving, kind and thoughtful person and always passed this on to others. She was a joy to be with no matter what was happening in her life. “Mom, you will never be forgotten. Thanks for sharing with us your endless amounts of love.”

Marie is survived by her sons, Dan Krause (Elizabeth Woolf), Appleton and David Krause (Corinne), Hortonville; grandchildren Adam (Ellie Burke), Ryan, Philip, Sarah (Matthew) Kuehmichel, Thomas (Carrie); great grandchildren, Faith, Rebecca, Ethan, Evan and Aydan; brother Franklin (Jo) Diestler; sister Linda Hathaway. She is further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends who also loved her.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Carlie of 58 years, sister Ramona Moser and loving granddaughter Julia Woehler.

The funeral service for Marie will be held on January 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at MOUNT OLIVE EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 930 East Florida Avenue in Appleton. Rev. Kenneth L. Frey will be officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.