He was born on January 15, 1943 and raised in Pittsburgh, PA where he graduated high school and joined the US Air Force in 1961. After honorably discharged, he attended Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. In 1966, he married Bonnie McGlone and they moved to Los Angeles to begin his work for Western Airlines. He later moved his family to Texas in 1987 to continue his employment with Delta Airlines in the DFW area. Regis was an active servant of St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church in Grapevine, specifically with their Outreach Program. His oldest grandsons will continue the service he modeled for them.
“Pap Pap” is survived by his wife of 53 years; his children; Daniel, Kevin and Nicole, Matthew and Merryn, and Amber and James Van Roekel; and Laura Krause. Survived, also, by his 10 grandchildren. He was adored by his family and deeply touched those who called him friend. He is preceded in death by his precious grandson Adam.
A viewing will be held Thursday, September 26th at J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Home (523 South Main St. in Grapevine) from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. His funeral Mass will be Friday, September 27th at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (861 Wildwood Ln., in Grapevine).
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to
St. Francis Outreach
in Memory of Regis Krause
861 Wildwood Lane
Grapevine, TX 76051
OR
Cook Children’s Hospital NICU
c/o Jennifer Guenther
801 Seventh Ave.
Fort Worth, TX. 76104
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