Clarence George Krause

Clarence Krause, age 87, of Neillsville, WI died Monday, April 07, 2014 at his residence on King Road.Clarence George Krause was born on November 26, 1926 in Marshfield, WI the son of George and Rocelia (Gerber) Krause. He attended Happy Hollow School in rural Neillsville, St. John's Lutheran School and graduated from Neillsville High School. Clarence then worked as a dairy farmer until beginning his tour of duty in the Marine Corps in November of 1951. He was stationed on a Marine Air Base with the 1st Marine Air Wing during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in November of 1953. Clarence was united in marriage to Linda (Johnson) Frank on November 30, 1968 in Rockford, IL. He retired from farming in 1989.He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville. His enjoyment in life was spending time with his grandsons, Cody and Nicholas King.He is survived by a daughter, Karen (Travis) King of Neillsville, two grandsons, Cody and Nicholas King of Neillsville and two sisters, Virginia McIntyre of Illinois and Shirley (Arlo) Smith of Colorado.He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda, his parents, George and Rocelia and a sister, Elaine Krause.No funeral services will be held.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456