Estelle Krause Obituary

Estelle L. (Leikin) Krause, age 102, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in Quincy. Estelle moved from Springfield to Brookdale Quincy Bay in 2014.

She was born in Springfield to the late Anna (Rosenberg) and Leon H. Leikin, a prominent Springfield dentist. A longtime Springfield resident, Estelle graduated from Classical High School, as did her mother and her children.

Estelle earned her bachelors and masters degrees at American International College. Estelle's volunteer experiences from reading to blind young adults triggered her interest in becoming an educator. She taught English for 25 years at Birchland Park Junior High School in East Longmeadow. It delighted her to run into adults who had been her students many years before. At age 97, Estelle passed her Massachusetts driver’s road test again, then promptly gave up driving when she moved to Quincy to be near her daughter.

Estelle married the boy downstairs in her parents' two-family house – the late Paul Krause, a Springfield newspaperman who was chief photographer and produced the rotogravure section for the Sunday Republican. Paul was a Navy flight instructor and photoreconnaissance pilot based in Guam during World War Two.

Following her husband’s death in 1993, Estelle lived independently in her Springfield condo at Georgetown. She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing bridge. Estelle also volunteered for many years as a docent at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum in Springfield.

Estelle is survived by her daughter, Karen Krause Lippincott and her husband Joe of Quincy, and by her son, attorney Peter Krause and his wife Gail of Plantation, Florida. She also leaves three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

At the request of the family, funeral arrangements were private.

For those who wish, donations in Estelle’s memory may be made to Season’s Hospice of Massachusetts, 597 Randolph Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.

You are invited to visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com or call 617-472-6344.

Published by The Republican from Jul. 5 to Jul. 7, 2019.
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Karen my sincere condolences to your family. Sad to hear of Estelle's passing. Always enjoyed my talks with her when she came to the management office she was always a delight.

Christine Gajowski

July 10, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Krause. She was a great teacher and a lovely lady. May she Rest in Peace.

Kathy Shea-O'Connor

July 7, 2019

I remember Mrs. Krause well. She was a great teacher. I remember her always getting on us for chewing gum in class! She hated that. She was the main reason I grew to love English classes and through college it was my best subject. I'm glad she lived a rich, full, long life.

Gail Fohlbrook

July 6, 2019

Mrs. Krause was a beautiful woman and teacher.I am very thankful to have experiencd her teaching as well as her wonderful kindness.To her family and friends, my sincere condolences.
Ruth Caney

Ruth Caney

July 6, 2019

Mrs Krause was one of the best teachers I ever had at Birchland Park Junior High School. She was extremely dedicated to her students and had a true passion for mentoring the young. I'm so happy to hear that she lived a full & rewarding life both while teaching as well as in retirement. Rest in Peace.

Dave Cronin

July 6, 2019

Karen and Peter---my sympathies and condolences go to you and your families. I have very fond memories of the Krause family and spending time at your home. I hope life is and has been good for you. Richard Corbert

Richard Corbert

July 6, 2019

I spent many hours in Mrs. Krause's beautiful home. She was a true lady and a joy to know. Hers was a life well lived.

Lucy Pelland

July 6, 2019

I'm so very sorry to hear of Mrs. Krause's passing.. My thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to her beautiful family and friends.

Jack Evans

Jack Evans

July 6, 2019

I loved having her for my teacher. I am also glad to hear she lived to 102 and was blessed with so many years to enjoy her family and life.

Heather Houghton-Smith

July 6, 2019

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