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Eugene Gustav Kraus

Birth	:	10 Nov 1923 Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Sep 2015 Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pioneer Rock Cemetery, Ceres, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8230591, -91.1863937
Description	:	Eugene Gustav Kraus was born November 10, 1923, in Garnavillo Township, Clayton County, Iowa, to August and Irene (Herchert) Kraus. He was baptized in the St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church of Garnavillo, Iowa, on December 9, 1923, by the Rev. K. Wm. Braun. He was confirmed in the faith and church of his baptism on April 10, 1938, by the Rev. M. J. Harder. He remained an active member of this congregation for all of his life and received the Lord’s Supper for the last time on the morning of his passing. Eugene was united in marriage with Ivanelle Anna... Read More	Eugene Gustav Kraus was born November 10, 1923, in Garnavillo Township, Clayton County, Iowa, to August and Irene (Herchert) Kraus. He was baptized in the St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church of Garnavillo, Iowa, on December 9, 1923, by the Rev. K. Wm. Braun. He was confirmed in the faith and church of his baptism on April 10, 1938, by the Rev. M. J. Harder. He remained an active member of this congregation for all of his life and received the Lord’s Supper for the last time on the morning of his passing. Eugene was united in marriage with Ivanelle Anna Marie Backes on September 19, 1951, by the Rev. E. W. Kramer in St. John’s Lutheran Church of Guttenberg, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed by the births of three children: Linda, LuAnn, and Rollyn. After completing the 8th grade in the Clayton County Country School System, Eugene went to work farming for his father. From 1945 to 1946 he served his country in the US Army during World War II in the European Theater Occupation Force in Germany as a T-4 Sergeant. With his wife he owned and operated a farm between Clayton Center and Garnavillo where they raised their family. He later worked for Rhomberg Implement, Fred Carlson Construction, and was a school bus driver for over 16 years for the Garnavillo Community Schools. He and his wife moved from the farm to Garnavillo in November, 1980. Eugene served his church as a council member and in the Brotherhood. He was a member of the Clay-Gar American Legion Post #723 and served as post commander. He enjoyed woodworking, reading, World War II history, and spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed, with his wife, being Sr. King and Queen in the 2015 Garnavillo July 4th Parade. After a short illness, he was called by his heavenly Father from his earthly home in Garnavillo to his eternal home on Monday, September 7, 2015. He attained the good age of 91 Mr. Kraus was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers–Donald Kraus, Pfc. Marvin A. Kraus, and Lincoln Kraus; and a daughter-in-law–Roseann Kraus. In Lieu of flowers, memorials are being designated to benefit St. Paul Lutheran Church, 104 S Adams Garnavillo, IA 52049 Funeral Service: Thursday 10:30 A.M. September 10, 2015 at St. Paul Lutheran Church Garnavillo, Iowa Interment: Cerers Cemetery Rural Garnavillo, Iowa Obituary published by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo, Iowa

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Eugene Gustav Kraus's memorial is located at: Pioneer Rock Cemetery, Ceres, Clayton County, USA.
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Eugene Gustav Kraus death on 7 Sep 2015 in Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8230591
Longitude: -91.1863937

Family Members:

Parent

August Henry Kraus

(1884 - 1958)

Earana Irene Herchert Kraus

(1887 - 1979)

Siblings

Donald T Kraus

(1910 - 1979)

PFC Marvin A Kraus

(1911 - 1944)

Lincoln R Kraus

(1925 - 1987)

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Coordinate: 42.8230591, -91.1863937

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Coordinate: 42.7764840, -91.1083560

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Coordinate: 42.7691994, -91.1035995

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Coordinate: 42.7416000, -91.1834000

15. Clayton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9043999, -91.1641998

16. Duncan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8325540, -91.0725940

17. Old Garber Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7560005, -91.2580032

18. Old Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8078100, -91.0675330

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Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

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22. Saint Michaels Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7433014, -91.2733002

23. Bagley Cemetery
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24. Gockel Cemetery
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