Kenneth D. Kraus, Sr.

Kenneth D. Kraus, Sr. obituary, Germantown, OH

Kenneth D. Kraus, Sr.

Kenneth Kraus, Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 2, 2022.

Kenneth D. "Ken" Kraus, Sr., age 77, of Middletown, OH, passed away unexpectedly, Friday December 24, 2021, at Atrium Medical Center.  He was born in Middletown, OH, on February 8, 1944, to the late Frances "Frankie" (Hale) and Clarence Kraus.  Ken was a member of Spring Hill Church of Christ, Teamsters Truck Driver Union ~ Local 407, Middletown American Legion Post #218 & Eagles Post #528.  He was a U. S. Army Veteran; and classic car enthusiast.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half brother, Bill Kraus; a half sister- Betty Kraus; and a daughter-in-law, Lori Kraus.  Ken is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mary Lou (Oehler) Kraus; his children: Karen (Mike) Moore, Barbara Smith, Michele Ratcliffe, Kenneth D. (Maria) Kraus, Jr., Robert Brooks, Jr., and Jason (Joei) Kraus; 13 grandchildren: David, Kari, Kayla, Jarrod, Payton, Breanna, Cole, Emilee, Sara, Logan, Codie, Jessie & Jordyn; 3 great-granddaughters, Raven, Kloie & Olive; a brother Bob (Norma) Kraus; and his sister, Karen (Eddie) Mowen.  The family will receive friends 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Dalton Funeral Home, 6900 Weaver Rd., Germantown, OH, where the Funeral Service will follow at 12 pm., with Pastor Steve Reeves officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, OH.  Please share condolences at daltonfh.net

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Sending my deepest sympathy & compassion to you Ken & family!! I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Father. May the love that you two shared bring you comfort. Take care my friend!! Peace!!

Ashley Campbell

December 26, 2021

What an amazing man. I am so blessed to have known him for so many years. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I love you all!

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