QUEENSBURY – Clarence Krause, 87, of the Boulevard, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015, at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness.
Clarence was born on November 21st, 1927 in Emaus, PA to Frederick and Florence (Miller) Krause, the third of four sons.
At the age of 14, he was apprenticed at his uncle’s print shop, where he learned the trade that he practiced all of his life, starting out with hand printing, all the way to modern day printing presses.
Clarence entered the United States Army in 1945, during the waning days of World War II, serving in Occupational Forces as a Military Policeman and a Battalion Occupation Clerk. While in Germany, he met the cousin of his future wife who invited him to visit him in Hudson Falls after he was discharged. There, Clarence met June Allen. It was love at first sight, and after a courtship of five years they were married on July 15, 1951 at the Zion Episcopal Church in Hudson Falls.
In the years following his military service, Clarence returned to a career in printing, working for Glen Craft Printing, Majestic Printing and the Glens Falls Hospital Print Shop. He retired after 12 years of working for Warren County Print Shop. Clarence was very proud of his work and strived to do a wonderful job.
Clarence was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who enjoyed being surrounded by family and never tired of telling stories about their accomplishments.
Clarence was a 39 year member of the Elks BPOE Lodge # 81 of Glens Falls and a lifetime member of the South Glens Falls Eagles. He served on the executive board of the South Queensbury Fire department. He and his wife danced with the Merry Mohican Square Dance Club, enjoyed traveling and golfing at the Queensbury Country Club, where he was a member.
Besides his parents, Clarence was predeceased by two brothers; Leroy Krause who died in World War II and Stanwood Krause and a grandson Charles Krause.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, June A. Krause of Queensbury; his two children, Raymond Krause and Darlene (Jim) Tucker; his four grandchildren Eric Tucker, Lucas (Kirstin) Tucker, Rena (Shane) Larson and Anna Seerey; three great grandchildren; his mother-in-law Cecil Allen; daughter-in-law Martha Krause; his brother Paul Krause; two nieces; several great nieces and nephews; and many great, great nieces and nephews.
Friends are welcome to call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12th at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Memorial services will be conducted at 10am on Friday, March 13th at The Church of the Messiah, 296 Glen Street in Glens Falls.
A reception will follow the memorial services at the church hall located across the street form the church.
In lieu of flowers, Clarence’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Elks BPOE Lodge # 81 Major Projects Fund, 32 Cronin Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 or to the Church of the Messiah at 296 Glen St #1, Glens Falls NY 12801.
My deepest condolences to Mr Krause’s family, especially Eric Tucker, my dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
– Jim and Kat Alcombright
Eric – My deepest sympathy on your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Eric Tucker and his family, may the Lord Jesus give you comfort and peace during this time.
Eric – my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I pray that you have peace and take comfort from the great memories and special relationship you had with your grandfather.
Eric and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May you be filled with memories of love and joy of your times together.
With condolences,
Maureen and Doug King