John J. Krause

August 2, 1939 - October 4, 2021

JOHN JAMES KRAUSE October 4, 2021 John went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 4, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born in Leavenworth, Washington to Arthur and Gaile Day Krause. In 1946, the family moved to Chelan and John graduated from Chelan High School in 1959. He remained in Chelan after his graduation working in the fruit industry. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and photography. In 1962 John enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in February1965 after serving two years of oversees duty in Germany. John loved his tour of duty there and had many fond memories of this time, especially when he had the opportunity to travel. One place he loved to talk about was his visit to Berchtesgaden, which he described as a very beautiful place. Upon his return to the US, he also did some traveling before returning to his home in Chelan. After his military service John continued to work in the fruit industry for Chelan Apple Company and Beebe Orchards. He also worked in Sunnyslope for a period of time and later moved to Wenatchee, where he lived for more than 30 years until his health declined. John spent his last 6 years as a resident of Epledalen Retirement & Assisted Living in Cashmere. He liked the residents there as well as the staff and appreciated his caregivers. He will be remembered at a group bible study there at a later date. John was kind, humble and a gentleman. He loved to share his love for Jesus and what Jesus had done for him. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his sisters, Lilly Krause of Cashmere, Betty Kuechler (John) of Kennewick and many cousins. He will be sorely missed by his family and those who knew him.