Joe Elvin Krause, 84, a resident of Grandview, MO for over 60 years, died at his home surrounded by family Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Joe was a glazier with Harding glass for 42 years, a loyal Royals fan, and an awesome gardener, could repair anything and was a generous, kind spirit. He will be missed in this world by all those whose lives he touched.
He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy, father Frederick, mother Ruth, brother Lee and son Michael. Joe is survived by a brother, Rano Krause, Raymore; sister Joyce Deckard, Marshfield MO, sons Martin Krause (Karen) Drexel MO, Leroy Auger (Debbie) Peculiar; daughters Candace James, Grandview, Kim Rentschler, Kansas City, Brenda Auger, Grandview, Beth McCright (Barbara) Grandview; dear family friend Ramie James; 20 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Services will be Friday, August 16 at the First Baptist Church of Grandview,1416 Main St. Visitation 9 -11 am with service to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Food Pantry of the First Baptist Church of Grandview. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleygeorgegrandview.com for the Krause family.
