Dear brother,
The chain is unbroken. We'll all be together again. Our memories will bind us forever as a family. Until we meet again - my love always.

Love,
your "little" sister Jean

Dearest Cindy and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss...I hope you can find comfort in your memories during this difficult time in your life.

Sincerely,
Lisa Richards (Pfeiffer)

May joy soon replace the sorrow that's in your heart, with cherished memories.

From Becky at lexington of Orland park.  I am truly going to miss " my donny boy"  My heart would just melt when he would talk about my new baby hoping he was a little girl, lol I miss him so much already.  I will remember his big heart and big bear hands.  To the Krause family, you guys are such awesome people.  May god bless everyone of you!  He is now together with his one and only. May your family continue to be strong and celebrate the life of both mom and dad.  Take care  Love Becky

I did not have the privilege of knowing Donald E. Krause personally.I do have the honor and privilege of once having served in the 82nd Airborne Division. Albiet at much later time than Trooper Krause for me it was 1974-1977. I owe Trooper Krause an enormous debt of gratitude. His valient service in World War Two provided my generation and others the opportunity to grow up in freedom. His service in World War Two set the standard for his fellow troopers of future generations to follow. I had a more succesful career in the Army because of men like him who as paratroopers and pathfinders led the way to freedom and achievement. 

His legacy of distinguished service lives on. 

To his friends and family you have my deep sympathy. 

J.N. Pritzker
Colonel (IL), IL ARNG (Retired)

On behalf of the Chicago Chapter, 82nd Airborne Division Association and Donald's Airborne Family, please accept our deepest and most sincere condolences. Our nation has lost another hero...let's never forget their bravery sacrifice. Airborne, All The Way!!

Mark Mueller
Chairman, Chicago Chapter
82nd Airborne Division Association

The Krause Family, 
Our deepest sympathy to your family in this time of sorrow.

My deepest sympathy to all of your family.
You will be in my Prayers.

Roberta Vandagriff St.Jean
(your next door neighbor on Merrimac)

From all of us at R.W. Collins Co, our deepest sympathy to the family on the passing 
of our  original employee in 1946. As the driver of our lowboy, he needed nerves of steel 
to move big excavating equipment on the streets of Chicago.  His years as a paratrooper must have 
prepared him well. But even more than as a driver, we  remember him for his good humor, kindness & 
outgoing, warm personality. We will miss you, Mouse!

From all of us at R.W. Collins Co, our deepest sympathy to the family on the passing 
of our original employee in 1946. As the driver of our lowboy, he needed nerves of steel 
to move big excavating equipment around the streets of Chicago. 
His years as a paratrooper must have prepared him well.
But even more than as a driver, we remember him for his good humor, kindness & 
outgoing, warm personality. We will miss you, Mouse!

Uncle Donnie,
You will be missed! You were a good man and I am proud to say I knew you as my Uncle!Give my DAD a hug from me!
Dorri

Bob,Don,Carol,Cindy,Cathy & Family

I have nothing but fond memories of both your parents and all of you growing up on Melvina across the ally from you and hanging out in Hale Park. You father was not only a great guy but a real American Hero who will be sadly missed. Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. Please know we are there with you in spirit.

TO THE FAMILY OF DON MOUSE KRAUSE
YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY 

BOB AND JEAN FAULK
BOB WORKED WITH HIM AT R W COLLIN'S CONSTRUCTIO CO.

OBITUARY

Donald E. Krause Sr

13 February, 1925 – 4 January, 2013

Ridge Funeral Home

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