Daniel Clint Krause

Daniel Clint Krause, age 80, passed away on January 6, 2026, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Katy, Texas.
Daniel was born on April 29, 1945, in Brenham, Texas, to Henry and Louise Krause, Sr. He grew up in Brenham and graduated from Brenham High School, where he proudly played football. Daniel was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brenham, a faith that remained central to his life. He prayed every morning and found comfort and joy in watching Mass on television.
A proud United States Marine, Daniel carried the values of service, discipline, and loyalty throughout his life. He was known for his love of family and his devotion to staying connected, never missing a birthday phone call to his children and grandchildren. He was a jokester who loved to make his family laugh and brought joy wherever he went.
Daniel enjoyed the thrill of gambling, especially trips to Las Vegas and playing scratch-off tickets, celebrating enthusiastically when he won big. He also loved playing rummy, bourré, and dominoes. A true creature of habit, he savored his Dr. Pepper and faithfully saved his quarters.
An excellent cook, Daniel was famous for his barbecue and his beloved goulash. His home was always welcoming, stocked with everyone's favorite cookies and drinks, and filled with laughter. Nothing made him happier than hearing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren lovingly call him "My Popo."
Daniel Clint Krause will be remembered for his faith, his humor, his generosity, and his deep love for his family. He leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Louise Krause Sr; brothers, Henry Jr, Frank, and Gus Krause; sisters, Beulah Weidemann and Bertha Geick; brothers-in-law, Clyde Geick, John Horak, Willie Brinkmeyer, Marvin Weidemann, and Billie Jasinski; sisters-in-law, Gladys and Delores Krause.
Daniel is survived by his daughters, Dawn (Tim) Leftault, Danielle (Alfredo) Alvarado, Tammy (Mace) Konarik, Shannon (Chris) Kapla, Sheila (John) Smith and stepdaughter Suzzette (Dennis) Zapalac; grandchildren, Joshua and Jacob Leftault, Victor, Alex (Ariel), and Amanda Alvarado, Brittany (Ryan) Olivarez, Bryce and Dustan Konarik, DJ (Shadoe) Johnson, Mackenzie Kapla and Chris Kapla Jr, Andrea (Reese) Weishuhn, Autumn (Nick) Rapsilver, AshLynn (Kyler) Haley, John Smith Jr, and Carolina (Omar) Zuniga; great-grandchildren, Ryan Smith, Audrina, Emberlee, and Oliver Olivarez, Dallas and Dakota Johnson, Delilah, Tallahassee, and Laramie Weishuhn, Birmingham and Beuchanan Rapsilver, Kyler Jr, Magnolia, and Iris Haley, along with Babies Alvarado and Rapsilver who will arrive in 2026; Sisters, Mary Horak, Margaret Brinkmeyer, Natalie Jasinski, and Rita(Freddy) Hugo.
Serving as pallbearers will be Victor Alvarado, Alex Alvarado, Bryce Konarik, John Smith, Jr., Chris Kapla, Jr., Dustan Konarik, Reese Weishuhn, and Kyler Haley, Sr. Honorary pallbearers will be his Godchildren.
Services for Daniel will be on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10:00am at Brenham Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Brenham, TX.