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DALE RICHARD "MOOSE" KRAUS
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DALE RICHARD "MOOSE"
Age 84, a retired iron worker, and a proud member of the International Association of Bridge, Structural & Ornamental Iron Workers, Local #3, of western Pennsylvania for 62 years, passed away on January 8, 2013 at the Civista Medical Center in Southern Maryland. He was born in Pittsburgh on June 9, 1928 to the late Joseph F. and Margaret A. Kraus and served in the Army from February 1946 to July 1947 during the Korean War. Moose was a man of principle, honor and integrity, as well as a phenomenal carpenter, plumber and electrician, and certainly a master at story and joke telling. He was never short on words and never without a witty, often "biting" comeback. He was preceded in death by his three loving sons, Jeffrey Allen, Wayne Kenneth, and Steven William. Moose was a wonderful and beloved father and grandfather. He is survived by his sister, Doris Kraus Moore; devoted daughter Leslie Anne Kraus (Jeffrey P.) Cater; adoring granddaughters, Jennifer Nicole Cater (Michael) Pomatto, Amanda Michele Cater (Bryan) Fulmer, and Lauren Elizabeth Kraus; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Bella, and Evan; and his former wife Wilma Colteryahn Kraus. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, on Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 until the time of service at 8:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Steve Kraus Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Brentwood Park Initiative, c/o Dr. Francis Cappetta, 3903 Clairton Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Please send condolences to:
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January 19, 2013
ALWAYS REMEMBERED, ALWAYS LOVED. YOU WILL ALWAYS PART OF OUR LIVES. GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES - MEMORIES OF YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WE PLACED YOUR NAMEPLATE AT YOUR CHAIR AT THE VFW. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THERE WITH/FOR US...
ALL OUR LOVE,
KORMICK FAMILY
XOXOXO
Kim Robinson
January 18, 2013
Leslie, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I am sorry you have had so much to endure these last couple of years. I love you so much. Your the big sister I never had. Thank God you were blessed with such a wonderful husband to help get you through it all. I am sure there is a big party going on up there with your Dad my Mom (LaRue), Uncle Lloyd and Uncle Wayne. I miss them all.
I Love you guys. Kim
Amy Mariano
January 17, 2013
Dear Leslie and Jeff...I am so very saddened to hear of Uncle Dale's passing. I have many happy memories of him throughout my life. He always had a soft spot for Danny and it was wonderful! I know everyone is having a great time with each other in heaven! My dad and your dad are telling jokes right now...I can see it! Love you and your in my thoughts and prayers. Love always Amy and Danny
Sherry White
January 17, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear about uncle Dale's passing. He was such a funny, fun loving guy, he will truly be missed. Thinking of you all.
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January 17, 2013
Dear Leslie, We were so sorry to hear of
your dad's passing. We all loved him
and will certainly miss him.
Love, Aunt Norene and Ron
Johnny Barrett
January 16, 2013
Dear Leslie and Mooser's,
My life has been full of characters, but none as large as Daaaale. His words of wisdom sprinkled with original quips never seemed to amaze me. At one time a father figure cultivating into a friendship, he's been a part of my life since youth. What a guy and will deeply miss him.
January 16, 2013
R.I.P.
January 14, 2013
Leslie, My deepest sympathies my dear friend. I'll never forget the time your Dad drove me from your house in Washington DC to Pgh, so I could make my grandma's funeral! Such a kind Man. I'm sure he's up there with his "Partner" looking down on us smiling! Luv U Gail & Myles
Patti Mislan
January 13, 2013
Dear Leslie, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I have had the pleasure meeting your dad a hand full of times and he was such a sweet and witty man. My husband has shared many many stories with me about him and from this I know he will be missed by many. I wish I would have been able to express my condolences in person. Know he is resting in peace.
Amy & Denny Kenavey
January 12, 2013
Leslie,Jeff and Family,
We will always cherish the smiles and laughs that your father gave to us. May you find peace and comfort knowing that your friends will always be connected with fond and special memories of your family.
With lots of concern and love,you have our deepest sympathy.
Scott Kormick
January 12, 2013
Moose I will always remember you telling my dad that the point view wasn't a daycare and to take my brother and I somewhere else, and to count mufflers in the middle of Brownsville rd. you will be sadly missed and I enjoyed the times my family and I have had with you in the good times and the bad, you will always be in my life and in the hearts of many! Love you always
January 12, 2013
DEAR LESLIE & FAMILY,
ALWAYS HAD A FRIENDLY HELLO FOR US AND HE WAS ALWAYS A GOOD TENANT. ENJOYED TALKING WITH HIM AND OF COURSE GREETED BY ALL HIS JOKES. HE WAS FUN TO BE AROUND. MAY HE NOW BE AT PEACE.
ALL OUR SYMPATHY,
TONY AND ELLEN MATTEI VETERE
January 11, 2013
Dearest Leslie,
I can not imagine your grief and I am so sorry for the loss of yet another great man. Moose always put a smile on my face, despite his many loving insults. He was one of a kind, a true legend. He will be missed by many. Love to you and your family.
Amy Erfort
Mike Hluhan
January 11, 2013
hey leslie so sorry about your losses over the years sometimes people pass unoticed but your family touched so many in different ways. Your family will always be in the buildings they built and in the hearts of the people who have known them, be strong your friend Mike
January 11, 2013
I will miss tou my friend. Here's to all the good times we had on and off the job.Sorry I couldn'd be there to see you off. Deepest sympathy Tim and Vicki Q
Rick Mitchell
January 11, 2013
I will miss the RUDE Hello's when we saw each other, you ALWAYS made me laugh MOOSE.......You will be missed by MANY!!!!!
Linda Brown and Glenn Paiano
January 11, 2013
Leslie, Sorry to hear about your Dad. You have our Sympathy,
Renee Longo
January 11, 2013
Will miss all the laughs we had at Down The Road. Heaven just got another angel.
January 11, 2013
Later Moose.
Rest in Peace!!
January 11, 2013
January 11, 2013
Deepest Sympathy to the Kraus Family
Milt & Kathy Mulholland
dj comito
January 11, 2013
moose was larger then life and had even a bigger heart, moose would always help you and never say no, he had the best insults when he said hello to you, moose was my friend and i will miss him.
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