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Irvin Krauss Obituary

Irvin J. Krauss - SAVANNAH - Irvin Joseph Krauss, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, died Sunday evening, August 31, 2014, at his home. Born in Darien, Georgia, he was a son of the late William Leonard Krauss and the late Leona Crumley Krauss. Mr. Krauss was of the Catholic faith. He was a United States Army veteran. Mr. Krauss earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and graduated from the UGA College of Pharmacy, Class of 1958. He owned and operated Krauss Ogeechee Drugs for 35 years. Mr. Krauss loved his family, golfing and fishing. Surviving are one daughter, Karen K. Bazemore and her husband, Dr. Jim Bazemore, of Savannah, Georgia; two sons, Scott Krauss of Jacksonville, Florida, and Leonard Krauss and his wife, Donna Krauss, of Savannah, Georgia; six grandchildren, Jordan, Jake who lived with and cared for him the last five years, Blake, McKenna, Connor and Zachary; his former wife of 47 years, Ruth B. Krauss of Savannah, Georgia; one sister, Katherine Coughlin of Savannah, Georgia, and her children. The funeral service will be held at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of Gamble Funeral Service conducted by The Reverend Patrick S. O'Brien with the family receiving friends afterwards until 6:30 o'clock. Remembrances: Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter - 201 Television Circle, Savannah, Georgia 31406. Please share your thoughts about Mr. Krauss and his life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com. Savannah Morning News September 2, 2014 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

Published by Savannah Morning News on Sep. 2, 2014.
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Denna Solomon

September 8, 2014

Bo,

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I never met your father but I know he must have been a wonderful man. I do know that he raised a very fine son. You and your family are in our prayers

Lindy and Buddy Claborn

September 5, 2014

We have been especially thinking of "Poppy's" family this afternoon, and wishing we could have been there with you. May he rest in a well -earned peace. God bless his soul.

Gloria and Joe Harrison

September 2, 2014

My sympathy to his loving family
May God keep. You in his. Loving care

Margaret B

September 2, 2014

He was a good person and friend. Loved his family and his God. I know Jesus has welcomed him into his heavenly home.You will be missed!! You will see your mother whom you called "The Queen".

miss yu

September 2, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalm 119:76

Pat

September 2, 2014

I knew Krauss well when I lived in Silk Hope Community in 1964. He had a sense of humor. One day I asked him for a shampoo that would cure dandruff and he said--"Go out and invent one and we'll go into business together and become millionaires"

LARRY R. USRY, SR.

September 2, 2014

Thank you for your service to our country

September 2, 2014

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