Bill died peacefully on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 at the age of 85. He is survived by his loving wife Jane Krause (nee Eberhardt); daughters Susan (Peter) Birmingham and Ann (Brian) Barrett; son William (Amanda) Krause III; and grandchildren Connor, Allison, Cooper, Michael, Liam and Katherine. Brother of Daniel (Marlene) Krause, Donna Cummings and Lorna Byrd. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Bill was a trumpeter in the Milwaukee Elks band and graduated from UWM in 1963, where he was a member of the Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity. He served his country overseas in the Army, and was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church for 50 years. Bill was a founding member of the Funeral Service and Cremation Alliance of Wisconsin. He served as president of many organizations including Krause Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Preferred Funeral Directors International, and Henry L. Palmer Lodge; but, his favorite title was grandpa.
Visitation on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Additional Visitation on Friday, August 11th, 2023 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1750 North Calhoun Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin at 10:00 AM. Service to follow at 11:00 AM.
Memorials appreciated to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission.