Ken Krause

Kenneth Krause, 83, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville. He was born on February 2, 1938, the son of Mary (Flamman) and Henry Krause in Detroit, MI.

Ken is survived by his wife, Enid (Kurtz) Krause; children, Sheryl (Todd) Tingley, Brenda (Kirk) Adams, and Faith (Terry) Work; grandchildren, Lauren, Andrew, Lexie, Kylie, Christine, and Michael; two great grandchildren; and siblings, Kathleen and Douglas.

Preceding Ken in death include his parents and one sister, Burnadine.

As a young man, Ken loved playing ice hockey in the winter. He had fond memories of touring Europe while researching his ancestry. He served in the Air Force Reserves and was called to active duty during the Cuban Crisis. He was trained as an engineer and loved to solve complex problems and learned to build or fix anything. Ken also served on the Downtown Danville Incorporated board as President and was very dedicated to improving his community.

He married the love of his life, Enid, and remained devoted to her for 55 years. He was known as a quiet man but was full of wisdom and kindness and loved a good laugh. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards, working around the farm, and playing with the grandkids. He adored spending time with family. People were amazed at how much he could eat, as he was a real connoisseur of food. Above all, his highest priority was to love Jesus and share his faith. He wanted everyone to experience the same eternal life as he is now.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the First Assembly of God Church, at 421 Market St. Covington, IN 47932.Officiating will be Pastor Bob Fairchild. Visitation will be held just prior to the service from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST at the church. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834 has been entrusted with arrangements. Memorial donations may be made in Kens name to the First Assembly of God Church in Covington, IN.

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