Donald James Krause

He was born in Merrill, WI and grew up in Janesville, WI. Jim graduated from Janesville Senior High School in 1965. He joined the US Navy 1965 Worked as a Support Equipment Technician. He retired from NAS Mayport 1987. He also worked for the Jacksonville Beach City Garage 1987-1989

As Leading Mechanic. He then got a civil service job at NAS Pensacola as Ground Support Equipment Leadman Mechanic & Collateral Duty Quality Control Inspector 1989-3/2013.

Survivors include his mother Louise Krause; sister Diann Miller of Janesville, WI;

daughter Deanna Krause of Jacksonville, FL; son James Krause of Franklin, NH;

stepson Dale McArthur & daughter-in-law Doreen McArthur of Pensacola, FL

grandchildren Joseph Bowden of Jacksonville, FL, Diane Krause & Mike Krause of Northfield, NH & Derrin McArthur of Pensacola, FL; nieces Rhonda (John) Dahl of Janesville, WI, Michelle Fitzgerald of Janesville, WI; niece & nephews Amanda, Alex & Sam of Janesville, WI.

He was predeceased by his 2nd wife Irene Stewart Krause in December 2011, 1st wife Diane Sue (Dutcher) Krause in February 1980, father Donald Harry Krause in March 1999, sister Sue Hedrington and infant sisters Sandra & Judith Krause.

He enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Working on Cars, Collecting Coins & Guns.

A Memorial Service will be held April 27th 2013 starting at 1:00pm at Trahan Family Funeral Home, 419 Yoakum Ct Pensacola, FL (850) 438-8218