Anne Louise Krause

Anne attended Lincoln Street Elementary School and graduated from Red Bluff High School in 1944. She went on to Chico State College and earned her Bachelor degree in Education, culminating with her student teaching in Auburn, CA with an elementary teaching credential. During her years at Chico State, Anne was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and in her senior year was chosen as "Little Nell" for the annual Pioneer Days celebration. Anne met Charles Krause while attending college and they were married in 1948. Their first years were spent in Chico while Charles was earning his degree. They later settled in Red Bluff and raised their five children there.

Anne was a kindergarten teacher for over 30 years, starting at Antelope Elementary, moving to Lincoln Street, and finishing at Jackson Heights. On sabbatical in 1977, Anne returned to school to obtain her Masters Degree in Montessori education at The College of Notre Dame in Belmont, CA and upon her return instituted many of the Montessori techniques in her classroom. Anne is remembered fondly by many of her students and even some of their children who subsequently had her as their teacher as well.

Anne was Past President and Life Member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority for outstanding teachers. Always active, Anne was a member of Junior Women and the Red Bluff Historical & Genealogical Society, as well as the Aviation Association and Native Plant Society. Anne served on the American Legion Auxiliary and was instrumental in founding Lifeline Services in Red Bluff. Anne has been a life long member of the Red Bluff Presbyterian Church. She served as a deacon and elder as well as a Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and Logos teacher.

Charles and Anne enjoyed traveling in their RV, taking trips in their airplane and introducing their grandchildren to many adventures. Anne enjoyed the opera, playing piano and any and all games. She was an avid gardener, learning the Latin names for all her plants, and loved teaching her children about the constellations while camping at Clear Lake every year. Anne is survived by her five children and their families: David Krause (Julee) of Cambria, Tom Krause (Deborah) of Chico, Shelley Lafferty (Mike Covington) of Weed, Mick Krause (Colleen Bloxham) of Los Molinos, and Janet Russell (Steve) of Los Molinos; 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and two more on the way! Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; brother, Richard; and her parents. A memorial is pending the birth of her 6th great grandchild and will be announced at a later date.