Fred Krause

1947 - 2020

Fred Krause

1947 - 2020

BORN

1947

DIED

2020

Fred Krause Obituary

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Fred Krause was born May 13, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. Fred spent the majority of his years in Chicago, Illinois working as a Roll Form designer and machine tool maker. Fred was a proud member of the United States Navy and served as a weather forecaster on San Clemente Island California during the Vietnam War. Fred was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1966. Fred was an avid flier and over the years was able to acquire and own a Piper Saratoga II Airplane. He was an excellent pilot, instrument rated with over 5000 hours of flight time. He enjoyed travel and leisure and traveled around the entire US and enjoyed a number of cruises in the Caribbean. He was quick to make friends and liked by many. He was a very charming and enduring person.

Fred was widowed and survived by his brother John and his family. He was an uncle to John's son Michael. He was a great uncle to Alexander and Allison Krause. Fred was loved by many and he will be deeply missed.

A private service and graveside with military honors will be held for Fred at The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

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Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home

4800 East Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018

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