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Duane "Dewey" Richard Krause

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Jun 21, 1941 – Feb 19, 2021

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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, February 24th for a visitation from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Masks are required.

 

His funeral service will take place at Epiphany Lutheran Church (2921 Olive Street) on Thursday, February 25th at 11:00 a.m. with an additional visitation in the church from 10-11 a.m.  YOU MAY WATCH THE SERVICE ON EPIPHANY LUTHERN CHURCH’S FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/EpiphanyRacine

-Military honors will follow at church. 

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Mount Pleasant – Mr. Duane Richard “Dewey” Krause, 79, was called home to the waiting arms of his Lord on Friday, February 19, 2021.”

He was born in Merrill, WI on June 21, 1941, the son of the late Richard and Alice (nee Pankow) Krause.   He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1959.  After graduation he proudly served his nation in Vietnam with the US Army.

On May 20, 1967 he married Dorothy Ann Wilks at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Union Grove.

Dewey owned and operated Dandee Liquor Mart for over 27 years, retiring in 2002.  He was a lifelong member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, a church he loved and served faithfully.   He was an outdoorsman and an avid hunter and fisherman.  However, Dewey was happiest in the company of his family.

In addition to his loving wife Dorothy, Dewey is survived by his sons and daughters, Mark Krause (Ryan), Brenda (Vernon) Fink both of Racine, Brian (Nicole) Krause of Camp Douglas, Sarah (Zachariah) Kopf of New Berlin; his grandchildren, Kayla Wermeling, Emily Fink, Clara Krause, Ellie Krause, Gabriella Kopf, Micah Kopf, Josiah Kopf; his great grandson, Wesley Wermeling; his sister, Darlene (Bob) McGee of Sturtevant; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sue (Ron) Krizan of Camp Douglas. John (Nancy) Wilks of Portage, MI; as well as many dear nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, February 24th for a visitation from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. His funeral service will take place at Epiphany Lutheran Church (2921 Olive Street) on Thursday, February 25th at 11:00 a.m. with an additional visitation in the church from 10-11 a.m.  Military honors will follow at church.   YOU MAY WATCH THE SERVICE ON EPIPHANY LUTHERN CHURCH’S FACEBOOK PAGE  https://www.facebook.com/EpiphanyRacine  A private interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park.  Memorials have been suggested to Epiphany Lutheran Church.

 

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  1. Rick Rabalais says

    February 21, 2021 at 8:33 am

    Will be forever in my heart and prayers until the day we meet again ole Dew. We passed a good time together on this earth. Thank you and your family for such a great example of how to live and love one another.

  2. Kim Marchewka says

    February 21, 2021 at 8:54 am

    God discovered another angel, may you all find your Peace soon, best XO

  3. Al & Jonell Stahnke says

    February 21, 2021 at 11:06 am

    Sure going to miss all the good times, playing cards,. fish fries, the fun visits.
    You will be sorely missed

  4. Mark and Susan Elstad says

    February 21, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    So sorry for your loss.

  5. Don and Lynn Damaschke says

    February 21, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    Dorothy, so sorry to hear of Duane’s passing our prayers are said for you and your family

  6. Joanne Nemmers says

    February 22, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    So many fond memories of my childhood are associated with time spent with your family! I will always remember Dewey for the cheerful twinkle in his eyes and the way he loved to tease. Praying for all of you.

  7. Anonymous says

    February 22, 2021 at 6:54 pm

    Love you, dad. You will be deeply missed.

  8. Sue Krause says

    February 22, 2021 at 7:31 pm

    Thoughts and prayers to your family during this time.

  9. Scott Walters says

    February 23, 2021 at 8:45 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Blessings on you all.

  10. Bud & Sandy Missureli says

    February 26, 2021 at 10:55 pm

    To a real gentleman and friend

  11. Gabby Kopf says

    May 17, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    Goodbye Grandpa
    I’ll miss you♥

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Words cannot even begin to express the tremendous gratitude our family has for a team like the one at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory. Thank you for the gentle lovely care over our mother Delia (Rosa) Balderas. Never having had a direct experience with a funeral home to this extent we didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t have a clue that they would step right in and have the most comforting team surrounding us that thought of ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING for anyone in our position. It was very evident from the first discussion on the phone that they were already well prepared to handle every little detail for us that we weren’t even aware would be required. Mark and his team truly eased so much of the unknown worries right out of our path, and left room for us to just focus on the small personal details we wanted for our mom. It was nice to know that all cost involved was in black and white on their site as well as on paper at our first meeting. Leaving no room for question or doubt what so ever with any fee involved. It was truly a blessing to have everything written out so well and simplified with various price range options in a time that we needed crystal clear direction. Its been beautiful to see that their care and service didn’t stop after our mom’s service came to an end. They continue to be in communication with immediate responses as questions arise along the way. God bless Mark, and the entire compassionate team, to be around to guide many many more for generations to come through life’s most difficult times. You are all truly amazing.

 

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