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Richard C. Kraus

FUNERAL HOME

Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham

6900 Hull Street

Richmond, Virginia

Richard Kraus Obituary

KRAUS Richard C. Kraus, 70, of Midlothian, the first CEO of Chippenham Medical Center, died October 28, 2006 at his home. He was born in Vinton, Va. the son of the late Rev. James E. and Beatrice W. Kraus. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Martha B. Kraus; two daughters, Stephanie K. Arnall and her husband, Robert of Vienna, Va., and Nancy K. Gray and her husband, Carl of Chesapeake, Va.; one sister, Jean Williams; six grandchildren, Sarah, Jessica, and Caroline Arnall, Wesley, Matthew, and Paige Gray; his sister-in-law, Gladys M. Kraus; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Rev. James W. Kraus. His family will receive friends at 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Bliley Funeral Homes' Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bon Air United Methodist Church, 1645 Buford Rd. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Kraus

14 Entries

November 7, 2006

Mrs Kraus

I just returned from vacation in Florida and learned of Mr. Kraus's passing. My deepest sympathy. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Kraus from 1975 until he left Chippenham (and I soon followed). He had a great influence on my live--he was instrumental in my returning to MCV and obtaining a masters in health administration. I always told him that everything I learned about healthcare, hospitals and management I learned from him. I held him in the highest regards. He was definitely a leader and lover of people. I think he enjoyed his work the most when he was able to round to all the departments and nursing units. He will be sorely missed and I am saddened that I was not able to attend his memorial service. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.....
Shirley Butler Bayne

Kim Boswell

October 31, 2006

Martha,
I have just heard of Dick's passing. I know this is a sad time. He is now rejoicing in Heaven with my dad, Bob Stamback. They are the same age.....hard to let them go but know it is a blessing for them.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Kim Boswell (Stamback)

Janis Harper-Nigrelli

October 31, 2006

May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. Mr. Kraus was a true gentleman and a remarkable man. I feel blessed to have known Mr. Kraus.

Patty Bero

October 31, 2006

Dear Martha, Stephanie and Nancy,

I am one of the many people that had the privilege of working with Mr. Kraus when he was Division VP of HCA and at Chippenham Hospital. He was a wonderful, kind, generous man and will be missed by so very many people. My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Patty Bero

I.N. Sporn

October 31, 2006

I worked with Dick when he was at the old Richmond Memorial Hospital. He was very pleasant to work with and was an excellent hospital administrator. My deepest condolences to his family.

I.N. Sporn, M.D.

Archer Rose

October 31, 2006

Martha,
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family for the loss of Dick. His love for Healthcare was always second to you and the girls.
I remember when he came over to the old Johnston-Willis Hospital, and worked in the house next door when HCA only had 9 hospitals.
Dick was a leader in our field and I know he touched many of us on his life's journey.
I remember one day Dick and I went fishing down in Stony Creek. He talked about you,his girls, and getting over to the new hospital site. We all know what influence he had in the South Richmond market.
Marsha and I send our love and sympathy to you during this time.

Cecil & Phyllis Yeatts

October 31, 2006

Martha,

I was in the Chesterfield Kiwanis Club for nine years with him. He was a fine gentleman. My life was enriched for having known him.

Will Loving

October 30, 2006

May The Soul Of The Departed Rest In Peace. My prayers are with Martha and the girls. I have known Dick for many years, having worked with him in Texas when we were Div. VP's. A nice human being. God will enjoy being with Dick.

Will Loving

Lawrence Lewkow

October 30, 2006

My sympathies to the Kraus family. I worked with Mr. Kraus when I first came to Richmond and was setting up the cancer program at Chippenham. He was a kind, wise and generous gentleman and I will miss him.

Diana Brown (Davis)

October 30, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I worked for Mr. Kraus at Chippenham Hospital and felt he was an extremely kind gentleman who always wanted eveyone to do the best job possible.

Stephen Mick

October 30, 2006

Dick was a great friend to the Department of Health Administration, and an even greater alumnus. He brought so much to us and to the field. We will miss him.

Ed Kelly

October 29, 2006

Martha,
I am saddened to learn of the loss of Richard. I remember him at William Byrd in Vinton where he was always a joy to be with. You will remember he participated in the play "The Robe" and other high school activities.
Our prayers are with you and the family during this time of sorrow.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Harrison

October 29, 2006

To Martha, Stephanie and Nancy, There are so many of us that had the privilege to work for Mr. Kraus. He truly was a remarkable man. I will miss his big smile but mostly his big "bear hugs." God bless all of you during this difficult time. Love, Bonnie and Larry Harrison

Kenneth Foutz

October 29, 2006

Martha I am sorry to learn of Richard's passing. You may assured of our thoughs and prayers.
We are elementary school mates, at Roland E. Cook.
I remember you from Barnhart Baptist Church and Stewartsville High School.
God Bless.
Kenneth R. Foutz
Central, South Carolina

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