Duane Krause

Duane H. Krause, 85, of Britt, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Per his wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Private family burial will be at a later date. 

Memorials may be directed to West Hancock Ambulance Service in Britt.

Duane Harold Krause, the son of Gerhart and Velma (Hughes) Krause, was born September 21, 1939 in Corwith, Iowa.  He grew up in Kanawha and graduated from Kanawha High School with the class of 1957.

After high school, Duane enlisted in the United States Navy, where he was stationed in Hawaii and honorably discharged after three years of service.  He later attended Mechanic School in St. Louis before working for Herman Brown Construction Equipment in Cedar Rapids.  

In 1964, Duane married Sharon Sawyer at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Together, they had two sons, Thomas and Gregory. The family moved to a farm north of Britt in 1969, where Duane lived and dedicated himself to farming. In addition to farming, Duane worked winters at Doege Garage in Woden and did welding for Martings and Kiefer Built. In his later years, he enjoyed raising grapes.

Although Duane was a man of few words, his presence and contributions will be deeply missed.

Duane is survived by his son Thomas (Dawn) Krause; granddaughter Kellie (Shawn) Welsh and their daughter Riley and Baby Welsh due in June; grandson Grant Krause; siblings Betty, Donald and Max; special family friend Julie Everett along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sharon, son Gregory, sister JoAnn and brother Jerald. 

 

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