Ralph L. Krause, 92, of the Town of Ripon, died Friday, July 25, 1997, at Parkview Care Center in Ripon.
He was born on April 16, 1905, the son of Herman and Emma (Schiagel) Krause. He was educated in Ripon. On January 7, 1926, he married the former Edith Mae Crump. She passed away on August 25, 1993. Ralph was a farmer and had lived in the Ripon area all of his life.
Survivors include two daughters; Shirley (James) Riviers of Ripon and Dolores (Bernard) Schultz of Green Lake; two brothers, Elmer and Glenn Krause, both of CA; 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, and four sisters
Funeral service will be Monday, July 28, 1997, at 11:30 AM at the Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, Ripon with Pastor Eric Burnard officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Loper Cemetery, Town of Ripon.