![]() ![]() To the family, please visit our floral store.To place an order, use the Order Form – where you can specify your exact requirements. ![]() Grateful for sharing in Don’s life is his wife of 25 years, Lori Krause of Aberdeen his son, Shea Krause of Madison, WI stepson, Derek (Natasha) Brewer of Aberdeen his grandson, Marcus Brewer of Aberdeen siblings: Larry (Letitia) Krause of Mansfield, Joan Allbee of Hartford, SD and Kari (Reid) Nolte of Castlewood, SD his canine traveling companion, “Trapper” and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.ĭon was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Lena Krause sister-in-law, Gwen Krause and brother-in-law, Alfred Allbee. ![]() He will always be remembered as “Our Big Guy with a Big Heart”. Throughout his life, Don felt he had been blessed with wonderful family, friends, and co-workers. Don was a kind and compassionate man, someone who was always willing to help others. We are all especially saddened that he was called to be with his Savior before he could fulfill his dream trophy hunt in Mexico. Fishing and hunting trips, travel plans, plans to winter in Arizona, and golf rounds to sharpen his game were put off until retirement and left unfulfilled. Many hopes and dreams where left hanging when Don’s adventurous life was cut short at the age of 64. Don was also a man who loved his ice-cream by the bucket! #QUALITY QUICK PRINT ABERDEEN PROFESSIONAL#He also enjoyed following NSU Sports, watching professional sports and John Wayne Westerns on television. In addition to putting his heart and soul into his duties at the farm, Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing racquetball. Don was also a member of the Northern State Wolves Club, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and was a Camp Counselor at the Farmer’s Union Camp. He was a previous member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mansfield. Poppa was very impressed that his grandson could name all the animals hanging on the walls of “Grandpa’s Man Cave”.ĭon was an active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, where in addition to serving on the church council, he was also a Confirmation Leader and mentor. “Poppa Cow Farmer” (as his grandson, Marcus, tagged him) encouraged Marcus to golf and practice hitting a baseball off the tee. Shea will especially be missing his dad, as they were partners in sports and annual West River deer and turkey hunts. Don loved his family greatly and was very supportive of their educational pursuits and activities. The addition of his stepson, Derek, along with his wife, Natasha and their son, Marcus, completed their family. Their union was blessed with one son, Shea. He was currently working with the Krause Cattle Operation at the time of his passing.ĭon was united in marriage to Lori (Stokke) Krause on December 17, 1994, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mansfield. Don also worked at Quality Quick Print and Lutheran Social Services before returning to farm life in 2015. He remained with them until 1994, when his career path led him to the sales field, where he began selling insurance and then safety and first-aid equipment. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Northern in 1978.įollowing college graduation, Don bartended part-time and began farming with his brother and brother-in-law with Krause-Allbee Farms. Don furthered his education at Northern State College in Aberdeen, where he played football for The Wolves. He attended school in Warner, SD and graduated from Warner High School with the Class of 1974. **Due to CDC guidelines and limited seating at Trinity Lutheran, Otto's many friends are encouraged to view his service via the live stream service link at Don Otto Krause was born December 4, 1955, in Aberdeen, SD to Otto and Lena (Bierman) Krause. Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.Ĭlosed casket visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.įamily and friends may sign Otto’s online guestbook on the Schriver’s Memorial website. ![]() His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mansfield, SD, with Pastor Bret Bierman and Lay Minister David Peterson leading the service. Don “Otto” Krause, 64, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020, at his home. ![]()
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