William Patrick Kraus

William Patrick Kraus obituary

William Patrick Kraus

William Kraus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Savolskis-Wasik-Glenn Funeral Home, Inc. - Munhall on Dec. 26, 2025.
William P. Kraus, of Lincoln Place, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 70.

He was the beloved husband of 44 years of Barbara (Rothbauer) Kraus; father of Eric (Sharmeka) Wilson and Shane (Stephanie) Wilson; brother of Lynn (Dan) Kraus, Patricia Stevens and Richard (Rita) Keenan; grandfather of Trinity Wilson and Emily (Marco) Pugliese; son of the late William and Ann Kraus; also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.

William was an autoclave operator for the University of Pittsburgh, a Veteran of the Marine Corps and he enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas.

Services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC. Condolences may be left at www.swgfuneralhome.com.

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