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Elmer Krause

Birth	:	19 Jun 1914 Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	10 Aug 2017 Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant View Cemetery, Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3665310, -97.7959700
Description	:	PLAINVIEW — Services for Elmer Krause, 103, of Plainview will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Zion Lutheran Church in Plainview. The Rev. C. Brian Bucklew will officiate with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until service time Friday at the church. Ashburn Funeral Home of Plainview is in charge of the arrangements. 1914-2017 Elmer Krause entered into his eternal rest peacefully with his daughter by his side on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at Community Pride Care Center in Battle Creek. Elmer Albert Krause, the first of three sons, was born in a sod house on June... Read More	PLAINVIEW — Services for Elmer Krause, 103, of Plainview will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Zion Lutheran Church in Plainview. The Rev. C. Brian Bucklew will officiate with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until service time Friday at the church. Ashburn Funeral Home of Plainview is in charge of the arrangements. 1914-2017 Elmer Krause entered into his eternal rest peacefully with his daughter by his side on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at Community Pride Care Center in Battle Creek. Elmer Albert Krause, the first of three sons, was born in a sod house on June 19, 1914, to John and Lillie (Wortman) Krause on the family homestead near Flagler, Colo. He was the first baby baptized in the Flagler Lutheran Church. In 1915, his family moved to his grandparents, August and Henrietta Krause’s farm north of Plainview. The family then moved to Tekamah in 1920, returning to Plainview permanently in 1925, after purchasing the Krause farm. Elmer attended country school through sixth grade walking 1-¼ miles each way. He then rode a horse to Zion Lutheran School for his seventh and eighth grade education and was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in 1928. After graduating from Plainview High School in 1932, he farmed with his father during the depression years. In 1936, unable to find jobs locally, Elmer and several friends headed west, working as farm laborers in Utah, Idaho and Washington. He worked for a short time as a railroad section crewman, earning enough money to buy his first car, a 1928 Model A Ford. Elmer returned home to Plainview in 1938 to help his dad farm. On June 1, 1941, he married Gertrude Louise Weber at the Zion Lutheran parsonage. Elmer and Gertrude first farmed northeast of Breslau, where their lives were blessed by the birth of a daughter, Ellen Louise. In March 1943, they purchased and moved to their own farm two miles north of Plainview. The next year they were again blessed when a son, Vernon Eugene, was born. Elmer and Gertrude continued operating their farm and eventually purchased his parents’ farm, as well as additional quarters. Owning his own farm was Elmer’s life’s dream. He once stated that “My concern has always been preserving the fertility of the soil and preventing erosion.” He was a true steward of the land and loved caring for all types of livestock, planting and harvesting crops. In addition to farming, Elmer enjoyed going to farm sales and cattle auctions. In 2001, he and Gertrude were proud recipients of the 100-year Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award for his parents’ farm. After moving from their farm into Plainview, Elmer and Gertrude traveled and enjoyed keeping up on the lives and activities of their family. They were able to attend many of the baptisms, school activities, graduations and weddings of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elmer was a faithful servant of the Lord and an active member of Zion Lutheran Church throughout his life, serving in many capacities through the years. In 2006, Elmer and Gertrude celebrated their 66th anniversary. Gertrude passed away suddenly in 2008. Elmer continued to live independently in their Plainview home, helping out on the farm and caring for Gertrude’s rose garden. Shortly before his 101th birthday, he fell and suffered a severe hip fracture and became a resident at Community Pride Care Center under the expert care of Dr. Brad Lockee. Elmer remained physically active in farming well into his late 90s. Through his son, Vernon, and loyal renter, Marty Grant, he continued until his final days to be involved with the decision making and business end of farming. In 2015, he was blessed with two great-great-grandchildren, identical twin boys born to his first great-grandchild, Amber (Jacoby) and her spouse, Tyler Martin of Lancaster, Pa. He not only got to meet them, but hold them and tell them of his love for them as he had done with each of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren when they were babies. While at Community Pride, he was able to actively participate in the celebration of his 101st, 102nd and 103rd birthdays, personally welcoming and thanking all in attendance. Elmer was preceded in death by his spouse, parents, two brothers and numerous other relatives and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Ellen (Bill) Kurzenberger of Bassett and their four children, Kim (Paul) Jacoby of Lancaster, Pa., Kami (Gary) Depue of Fremont, Karen (Randy) Lienemann of Omaha and BJ (Alicia) Kurzenberger of Omaha; his son, Vernon (Tama) Krause of Norfolk and their two children Deanna (Edward) Kramer of Woodbury, Minn., and Angela Krause of Norfolk; as well as 19 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three very special friends, Joe Grosserode of Oakdale and Lee Alexander and Ken Stelling, both of Plainview, whose visits along with those of Pastors Leckband and Bucklew meant so much to him while at Community Pride. Memorials will be designated by the family. Norfolk Daily News 8/16/17

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Where is Elmer Krause's memorial?
Elmer Krause's memorial is located at: Pleasant View Cemetery, Plainview, Pierce County, USA.
When did Elmer Krause death?
Elmer Krause death on 10 Aug 2017 in Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elmer Krause's memorial?
Latitude: 42.3665310
Longitude: -97.7959700

Family Members:

Parent

John Krause

(1886 - 1981)

Lillie Wortman Krause

(1884 - 1967)

Spouse

Gertrude Louise Weber Krause

(1919 - 2008)

Siblings

Elden Edgar Krause

(1922 - 1989)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.3665310, -97.7959700

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14. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4756500, -97.9087500

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Coordinate: 42.4757000, -97.9092000

16. Trinity Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2494011, -97.6883011

17. Golgotha Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4732600, -97.6609400

18. Osmond Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3457985, -97.5821991

19. Cedar Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5107994, -97.8972015

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Coordinate: 42.5106800, -97.9140100

22. West Willowdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2649994, -97.9903030

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Coordinate: 42.5438995, -97.8103027

24. Millerboro Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4216995, -98.0338974