William P. "Bill" Krause, 84, of 550 E. Main Street, Annville, died on Monday, March 29, 2010 at Lebanon Valley Home.
He was born on Friday, June 19, 1925, to the late Milton D. Krause and Bessie Krause nee Peiffer in Lebanon. He was a member of Zion "Goshert's" United Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the Marines in World War II. He was retired from Michter's Distillery in Schaefferstown where he was head distiller. He was a life member of the Mt. Zion Fire Company and had served many years on the Consistory and Cemetery Board at his church.
Surviving are son, Donald R., spouse of Connie Krause, Harrisburg; grandchildren Angela Krause, Heather Strazisar; great grandchildren, Samantha Strazisar, Elizabeth Strazisar. He was preceded in death by Irene G. Krause.
Viewing will be on Monday, April 5, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Zion "Goshert's" United Church of Christ, 1588 Mt. Zion Road, Lebanon. Funeral services will be on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will be at Zion "Goshert's" UCC Cemetery, Lebanon, following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Asera Care Hospice, 315 Primrose Lane, Suite 101, Mountville, PA 17554 or Zion "Goshert's" United Church of Christ, 1588 Mt. Zion Road, Lebanon, PA 17046. Christman's Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the family with the arrangements.
Harrisburg Patriot-News - March 30, 2010