Jean L. Krause

Jean L. Krause, age 91, formerly of Sheboygan, died Monday, October 21, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. She was born December 16, 1921 in Toronto, Canada to Benjamin A. and Beulah (Devoy) Schild. On June 30, 1941 Jean and Edward C. Krause were united in marriage at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1972. For over twenty years Jean was employed in the circulation department of the Sheboygan Press until her retirement at the age of 77. She was a Sheboygan resident and member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Parish in Sheboygan until permanently moving to Minneapolis in 2008 to be close to family for health reasons. Jean’s hobbies included knitting and crocheting and she loved music, especially show and classical music. Current events and politics were a lifelong interest and she was always eager to discuss them. She was well- read and was a familiar face at the Mead Public Library until she lost her vision in later years. She also loved animals, especially cats, and leaves behind her Siamese, Cleo. Perhaps growing up in a family struggling during the depression caused her to always champion the cause of the underdog, disadvantaged, and unfortunate. She is survived by her four sons, Thomas (Jayne -- deceased)Krause of San Diego, Timothy (Cheryl) Krause of Minneapolis, Anthony (Vicki) Krause of Waukesha, and Terrance (Lisa) Krause of Sheboygan; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her sister, Billie Batt of Anchorage, AK; her sister-in-law, LuAnne Schild; and other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother James Schild; sisters Beverly (Eisner), Mary Patricia (Patsy), and June (Watson). A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Rev. Matthew Widder, Pastor, will be the Celebrant. A time of visitation and support will be held at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the memorial fund that has been established in her name which will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Wisconsin, 434 S. Yellowstone Drive # 201 Madison, WI 53719 and Catholic Eldercare on Main, 817 Main Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413.