Fourth Generation

164. Verlyn Gaylord KRAUSE was born on 22 May 1929 in Wellington Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁷⁶ He died on 8 May 2013 at the age of 83 in West Salem, La Crosse County, WI.¹⁷⁶

Obituary Notes: "Verlyn Gaylord Krause, 83, of Tomah, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, with his family by his side at Lakeview Health Center, West Salem. He was born May 22, 1929, to John and Irma (Sonnenburg) Krause in the township of Wellington. He was united in marriage to Eileen Simonson, Aug. 1, 1953, by the Rev. C.E. Schulte at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wilton. Verlyn was baptized on July 7, 1929, and confirmed on July 12, 1942, at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, South Ridge.

He worked as a milk hauler for the Wilton Creamery; he hauled furniture for Keene’s Transfer, he worked at the Chitamo Cranberry Marsh and the Trego Cranberry Marsh, as a driver for Larry’s Express Dart and Meyers, and as a patrolman for the town of Tomah. He also owned and operated Verlyn’s I-90 Service.

He was a faithful member of St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, South Ridge. Verlyn enjoyed working with his hands and woodworking; he made furniture, walking canes, a canoe with his son-in-law. He was always making something for someone. He enjoyed family trips, and fishing. Verlyn was a quiet and hardworking man. He was a devoted husband and a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Eileen; a son, Terry (Dorothea); two daughters, Judy (Ed) Mize, and Sonja Salvino, all of Tomah; six grandchildren, Edwin Mize, Josh Whitman, Vanessa Sugg, Richard Sugg, Angelina Salvino, Laura (Brad) Baker; three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Baker, Bradley Baker, and Chris Mize; a sister, Bernice Creviston of Tomah; four sisters-in-law, Jean (Edwin) Geise of Desoto, Delores (Dale) Simonson of Sparta, Arlys (Glen) Simonson of Wilton, and Donna Klump of Tomah; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Paul; and infant sister; two brothers-in-law, Ray Creviston, and Leonard Klump; a nephew, Clint Creviston; and a niece, Karla Creviston.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday May 14, 2013, at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, 25525 Cty. Hwy. P, Ontario. Pastor Steven W. Neuman will officiate. Burial will be in South Ridge Lutheran Cemetery."

.

Verlyn Gaylord KRAUSE and Eileen SIMONSON were married on 1 August 1953 in Wilton, Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.^40,176 Eileen SIMONSON, daughter of Hans Godfred SIMONSON and Ila Ruth KEENE, was born (date unknown).

Verlyn Gaylord KRAUSE and Eileen SIMONSON had the following children: