Paul Michael Krause

Apr 16, 1970 – Aug 26, 2006

Racine- Paul Michael Krause, 36, passed away unexpectedly in the emergency room of Wheaton Franciscan-St. Mary’s Medical Center on Saturday evening, August 26, 2006. A lifetime resident, Paul was born in Racine on April 16, 1970 to Richard Krause and Diana (nee: Churchija). On January 12, 2001 he was united in marriage with Carrie Beth Yarrington. A total and complete computer enthusiast, Paul enjoyed servicing our community with his own computer and technical support company. He also loved fishing. Above all, he was happiest being in the surroundings of his entire family and was so very proud of all of them. Surviving are his wife, Carrie; their children, Nickolas-age 13 and Alyssa-age 9, all of Racine; mother, Diana (Joseph) Hinds of Rome, WI; father, Richard (Linda) Krause of Conroe, TX; maternal grandmother, Ruth Churchija of Racine; sister, Tammie (Mike Ellenberger) Krause of Neenah; brother, Mark (Michelle) Krause of Racine; step-sisters, Shirley (Larry) Adams, Char (Jim) Carravetta, JoAnna (Lance) Watson, Pam (Joe) Post and Tina Hinds; Carrie’s mom and dad, Jeanette and Larry Yarrington of Union Grove; brother-in-law, Scott (Jody Dreger) Yarrington of Franksville; very devoted aunt, Maria (Christopher) Candido; special uncle, Danny Churchija; his feline friends, Sassy, Chrissy and Socks; and by many, many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name. Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald Churchija; William and Gladys Krause. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home, 4600 County Line Rd., on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 7:00 pm with Rev. James Barsch officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-7 pm. Cremation will follow the services. In memory of Paul, memorials to his beloved children, Nick and Alyssa, have been suggested.

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