JACOB JOHN "JACK" KRAUSS

KRAUSS, JACOB JOHN "JACK" Jacob (Jack) John Krauss passed away at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at the age of 77. Born on May 12, 1933 in Englewood, New Jersey, Jack had been a resident of Encinitas, California for the past 16 years. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Fran; his daughter Lisa Ford and husband Bill Ford of Centreville, MD; his daughter Kerry Brekke and husband Dale Brekke; his son John Krauss and wife Kim Krauss of Ann Arbor, Michigan; and son Charlie Krauss and wife Kelly Krauss of Clinton, New Jersey. In addition, he is survived by grandchildren Willy, Abbey, and Jack Ford, John and Julia Brekke, and Katherine and Anna Krauss. Jack graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He additionally held a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute. Jack was a registered Professional Engineer and member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Jack moved to Detroit Michigan, for additional schooling at the Chrysler Institute, where he met his wife Frances, a native Texan attending the Merrill Palmer Institute. Jack and Fran raised their children in metropolitan Detroit, Michigan, and Jack retired from General Motors after 26 years. In 1994 Jack and Fran retired to San Diego, where Jack continued his interest in engineering by becoming involved in the water distribution system in San Diego. From May 2006 through the present, Jack was a highly respected and valued member of the Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors where he served as Secretary and Director representing Division 3. Jack also shared his vast knowledge and experience by serving on the District's Safety and Facilities Committees, and was a regular, active participant in the Association of California Water Agencies, the California Special Districts Association and the Council of Water Utilities. His regular presence at these meetings along with his innumerable contributions as he gave of himself in all avenues of public service will be sorely missed. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 7th, at 3:00 p.m., El Camino Memorial - Encinitas Chapel, 340 Melrose Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024.