Robert "Bob" Krause

Robert “Bob” Krause, 74, died Thursday, December 19th at SMP St. Catherine’s in Fargo.

Bob was born on June 5, 1950, to Elsie (Neumiller) and Gilbert Krause in Harvey, ND. The family moved multiple times, settling in Verona, ND where he graduated from high school in 1968. Bob was drafted into the Army in March of 1970 and served for 2 years before he was honorably discharged in January of 1972.

Bob worked at Bobcat in Gwinner, ND for 33 years. He was active in the American Legion and 40et8. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Bob is survived by his wife of 39 years, Gail (Phillips) Krause; his children Rex (Cherie) Raffelson and their children Maya and Mariam of Ewa Beach, HI, Richard (Brandi) Krause and their children Hanna and Grayson of Mandan, ND, Randy (Kelly) Krause and their children Drew and Ian of Casselton, ND, Ross (Tiffany) Krause and their children Elsie, Lenora, and Penelope of West Fargo, ND, and Jennifer (Mike) Will and their daughter Madelyn of Hazen, ND; his siblings Laura (Mylon) Hoefs of West Fargo, ND, Loretta (Bob) Gunn of Good Year, AZ, Melvin (Ellen) Krause of Cedar Rapids, IA, Gary (Barb) Krause of The Villages, FL, and Larry (Anna) Krause of Woodway, TX.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie and Gilbert as well as his brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Lois Krause.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to SMP St. Catherine’s South and to Sanford Hospice.

Open House: Friday, January 10, 2025, from 2-4 PM, at West Funeral Home, West Fargo, ND.

Burial: Monday, January 13, 2025, at 1 PM, at ND Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND.

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