Service Details
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019
VISITATION: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 4:30 p.m.
PLEASE MEET AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 39506 – 60TH STREET, SLADES CORNERS, WI
PRIVATE BURIAL
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials in place of flowers to Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, WI
Thomas G. Kraus, 88, passed away on November 17, at the Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, WI. He was the son of George J. Kraus and Linda (Voelzke) Kraus. He was educated in the Wauwatosa public school system, was a graduate of Northwestern College and Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. In 1958 he was married to Lois Jean Petrus at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa, WI. He was a pastor in Toledo, OH a Professor of Church History at Wisconsin Lutheran High School and Milwaukee Lutheran Teachers College and Pastor at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Racine, WI. He retired in 1996 and served pastoral vacancies in Elkhorn, WI, Marietta, WI, Syracuse, NY, Columbus, OH, New Carlisle, OH, Strongsville, OH, Grass Lake, MI, and Friedens, Kenosha, WI in 2007 and 2017. He also served as a civilian chaplain in Germany during 2001-2004. He served two terms as a Trustee of the Village of Paddock Lake. He was the former chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee of Racine School District #1, former president and treasurer of the Hoy Nature Club, vice chairman of Colonial Park Council and former Chairman of the Southeastern Wisconsin District Special Ministries Committee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lois.
He is survived by seven children; Miriam (Dale) Brege of Grangeville, ID, Andrew (Constance) Kraus of Gays Mills, WI, George Kraus of Wauwatosa, WI, Phillip (Annette) Kraus of Kenosha, WI, Amy (Brian) Eckblad of Grand Blanc, MI, Kari (Sara) Kraus of Laguna Niguel, CA, and Karl (Colleen) Kraus of Basking Ridge, NJ, eight grandchildren; Shawn Kraus, Leah Schurman, Alex Kraus, Zachary Eckblad, Rachel Eckblad, Rebecca Eckblad, Shannon Kraus, Sheridan Kraus, and two great-grandchildren Ethan Schurman, Noah Schurman.
Bob & Suzi Haider says
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Tom. He was a devoted Pastor, Husband, Father & Grandfather. He will be sorely missed. We send our love, prayers & hugs to all. RIP, Tom. ❤️🙏😢
David&April Ishmael says
My husband and I loved hearing your sermons. You will be missed. May God be with your family during this most difficult time.
Kenda Buxton says
Extending sympathy over your father’s passing. My mother enjoyed visiting with him for many years over coffee at Burger King. It was so kind of Miriam and Amy to take the time to stop at my mother’s home to tell her the news. She was deeply sadden to hear of Tom’s death. Thinking of all of you as you navigate the coming days.
Lill Hauschild says
Tom: You will be missed by the ALL group (Adventures in Lifelong Living.) Your gentle voice and thoughts were appreciated so much.
My deepest sympathy to Tom’s family
Diane Zirbel says
Pastor Tom will be deeply missed! He was my ROCK during my cancer treatments this past year. My husband and I truly enjoyed his home visits and communion. His last visit with us he told us about his illness and his retirement. His last sermon at Friedens in June was just wonderful, we hated to see him leave. Rest in peace our friend….until we meet again!
Diane and Larry Zirbel
Amy Vasey (Carravetta) says
My sincere condolences to the entire Krause family. Thankful for having Pastor as a dedicated faithful servant at Epiphany and a guide that built the faith I cherish to this day.
Glenda and Doug KLoet says
We were so very thankful to have pastor Kraus @ Friedens so many times. What a wonderful pastor and man.
The family has our deepest sympathy.
Joyce Gyurina says
Warmest thoughts. & deepest sympathy to Tom’s family. Tom was a warm & gentle man who spread joy to those around him. He always had good comments in our discussions at UWParkside’s Adventures of Lifelong Learning classes & programs. He will B missed. Rest In Peace, Tom