Victor John Krause

life story

Victor John Krause (81) passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2024.

He was born May 31, 1942, in Little Falls, Minnesota, the son of Victor and Marjorie (McGuire) Krause. The family moved to Cloquet, Minnesota when he was a young child and Victor grew up in Cloquet where he attended Leach Elementary School and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1960.

Victor enlisted in the U.S. Navy on March 10, 1961. He attended bootcamp at the San Diego Naval base and became a Radioman. He served on the Fleet Ocean Tugs USS Moctobi (ATF-105) stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and serving the Western Pacific. He transferred to the USS Hitchiti (ATF-103) and served during the Vietnam War.

He married Margaret Kubat at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii, on October 12, 1963. Following his service, Victor and Margaret returned home to Minnesota, and started their family. They lived in Circle Pines, Fridley, and Coon Rapids as their children grew up.

On March 20, 1983, he married Judy Marfell in Las Vegas, Nevada and adopted step daughter Kim in 1984. He also had a close relationship with his step-son Jeffrey throughout his life.

Victor worked as a carpet-layer, an insurance salesman, and finally a car salesman and finance manager at many auto dealerships in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area before his retirement.

Victor is survived by his children, Cheryl (Drew) Drentlaw, Victor (Terri) Krause, Eric (Melissa) Krause, Kim Sitko, and Jeffrey (Melody Mengelkoch) Burkholder; grandchildren Stephanie (Nicole) Krause, Stacie (Tyler) Curnow, Shania Krause, Devin Mengelkoch, Tessa Sitko, Abbie Sitko, Mason (fiancee Kelsie) Krause, and Lauren Krause; great grandchildren Isabella Curnow, Elliot Curnow, Soren Krause, Arlo Curnow, Nora Krause, and Nevaeh Collins. Siblings, Brad (Debbie) Krause, Margo Demenge, Jaci (Chuck) Merganthal, and brother-in-law Tom Micklewright; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends; close friend Lorna Best, and his faithful companion Squirt.

He was preceded in death by his parents Victor & Marjorie Krause; sisters Elizabeth Krause and Janice Micklewright; first wife Margaret Krause, 3 infant children, and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Victor held many roles during his life. He loved to spend time with his family and friends playing cards, or hunting at the cabin with his sons, sons-in-law, and grandson. The role he was most proud of was father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He taught his children the importance of family and his legacy continues through them.

Committal Service and Inurnment will take place Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00PM at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery 15550 MN-115, Little Falls, MN 56345.

memorial service

Inurnment

July 12, 2024

Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery 15550 MN-115, Little Falls, MN 56345, USA

Committal service in the chapel on site. Inurnment will be in Columbarium B on the North side of the cemetery following the committal service. **IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE CEMETERY BELOW**

We ask that families not arrive at the committal area until 15 minutes prior to their scheduled service time to ensure they do not disrupt any other services.

The interment will be conducted immediately following the committal service; however, for safety and operational purposes, family members are not allowed at the physical gravesite during the interment process. Urn interments generally require about twenty minutes to complete. As soon as the gravesite is closed, and all equipment/staff have left the area the family is welcome to return and visit the site.

PARKING:

There are three parking lanes on the west end of the administration building near the entrance, attendees can park in this area or any other parking areas around the building. Attendees may wait in their car until the start time of their service if the weather is poor.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services