Justin Krause

FAIRBORN — Dr. Justin G. Krause DVM, age 67, formerly of Fairborn, OH and Milton, VT, and most recently of Knoxville, TN, died October 27, 2016. Krause was born March 29, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Glenna Measel Krause and Justin G. Krause, DO. He is survived by siblings, Paula Dalton, Sue Krause, Jane Krause, Patti Krause, Matthew Krause, his nieces and nephews, Tony Dalton, Patrick Espy, Traci Dalton, Harry Walters, Joe Franzino and Paige Young. He is also survived by former spouses; Debbie Courtney Zellmer, Denise Ann Dussault and Zenda Farrell. Raised in Fairborn, OH, Krause, nicknamed Sonny and later Hop or Hoppy, where he began his life long love of animals and motorcycles. He served in the US Navy 3 tours on the USS John Marshall, 1970-73, Mechanics Mate 2/Submarine Specialist. He then attended the Ohio State University Veterinary Medical School class of 1980. He also served in the US Army Reserve in Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the 356th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Service) 1991, where he retired as a Lt. Colonel in 2005. He served with the U S Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Inspection Service as a Veterinary Medical Officer from 1984 – 2014 serving in the northeastern ports of entry. Justin loved motorcycles, mototrials sport and was a member of several motorcycling clubs in the northeast United States and Knoxville, TN area. He was known to be an individualist and a talented professional by his colleagues. To truly honor Justin, live your life to its fullest. He will be forever pleased if you do something unexpected, an over the top act of generosity for a friend, a loved one, or for an animal in need. In lieu of flowers please donate to your local animal rescue in Justin Krause's name.