Dennis Amel Krause

Dennis Amel Krause obituary, New Boston, MI

Dennis Amel Krause

Dennis Krause Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton on Feb. 10, 2026.
Dennis Amel Krause, age 72, of New Boston, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.

Born on June 15, 1953, in Wyandotte, Michigan, he was the son of John and Marcella (Schock) Krause. On April 26, 1980, he married Susan Salajan at St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Boston.

Dennis was employed with Header Products as a setup engineer for 44 years until retiring in 2013.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and working on his 1966 Mustang. He was devoted to his children and grandchildren.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Krause; children, Keri Gilden and Dennis (Ashley) Krause, Jr.; grandchildren, Camden Gilden, Kendal Gilden, Logan Krause, and Morgan Krause; and brothers, John (Priscilla) Krause and Marvin (Phyllis) Krause.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton Chapel, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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