In loving memory of

Craig L Krause
January 31, 1969 - January 26, 2020

Craig L. Krause, 50, of Ankeny, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Altoona Nursing and Rehab Center in Altoona, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care in Polk City. A visitation will begin prior at 1:00 p.m. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Craig was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on January 31, 1969 to Craig Scoville and Penny Krause. He grew up in Marshalltown. He graduated from South East Polk with the class of 1988. Craig was a very loveable social guy who always had a joke to tell. He will be missed by everyone who's life he touched.

Those left to cherish his loving memory are his parents Bill Mann and Penny Krause of Ankeny, IA; fiancé Loretta Alderman; siblings Jeffery (Belinda) Krause, Jerry Krause, Bill (Amber) Mann, and Kim (Sean) Pfaff; grandmother Marjorie Darrow; and many nieces and nephews.

Craig was preceded in death by his dad Craig Scovill.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the familiy.

Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care in Polk City has been entrusted with the care of Craig and his family.

Tributes

Carrie Hay wrote on Feb 5, 2020:

"Craig was such a loving caring soul who kept pushing on despite the obstacles that life threw at him. Instead of focusing on the negative in his life he choose to be happy and to always try to make others happy. My mother met Craig at their apartment complex where they both lived. They both suffered from a brain injury and after my moms injury my parents split up as my dad was not prepared to step up and care for my mom. I thought my mom would never love again and then Craig came in and swept her off her feet. Craig loved my mom like she had never been loved before. He loved her for who she was and never for what she could do for or give him. He wrote her love letters and danced with her in the living room, took her on dates and always bought small gifts for every occasion. This love was such a blessing to my mom's life and Craig will forever be in her heart. I want to thank his family for sharing such a wonderful soul with my mom. I am sure when Craig entered the gates of heaven our creator played the song "well done" by the Afters."

Dawn wrote on Feb 2, 2020:

"Craig had the biggest smile, a Contagious laugh, a heart of gold, great jokes, A Sense of humor that would make anyone Envy and he was Rettis Rock! Most of all he was then, now, and always be an true inspiration to me and to anyone that knew him!!!!He will be deeply missed!!!!!!! A great man is no longer here on earth with us but heaven gained an angel!!! Respectfully and Sincerely, Dawn and Denver Fortune "

robin darrow gienger wrote on Feb 1, 2020:

"im gonna miss u craigers....i know its been years since ive been to visit,but not for one minute have u ever slipped my mind..we were real close when we were younger and i sure do hope you remembered thise days..i love u craig ..you give my daddy a hug anx tell him to give me a sign hes watching..you keep him company and in line..fly high cuz..iill see ya on the flip side"

Joseph darrow wrote on Jan 29, 2020:

"I remember when I was 12 hanging out with cuz Craig while everyone else was at the casino. Craig didn't know I was 12 really I don't think; due to the fact that he couldn't see me, and I've always been an old soul. We had a great time hanging out as adults. Lol. Craig taught me to never play cards with a blind man with Braille cards. "

Kyla wrote on Jan 29, 2020:

"So sorry to hear about Craig! I was one of his caretakers at Neurorestorative! Never will I forget that smile or his silly attitude. He will truly be missed. "

Maree Ulrich wrote on Jan 29, 2020:

"So sorry to hear about Craig. I just saw Loretta at Walmart on Sunday and she told me he had been moved to a nursing home in Altoona. He could no longer talk and wasn?t eating. He was giving up! A few memories of Craig: ALWAYS had a joke to tell! Loved playing ?21? with another blind friend Combed his hair frequently Proud when his mom gave him a hair cut Put Lowrys seasoning salt on everything Loved Long John Silvers Loved music RIP Craig ??"

Paul's Place wrote on Jan 29, 2020:

"Craig, This is your friends from Paul's Place. We miss you so much and were saddened to hear of your passing. We know you are in better hands now and that eases our heartache. We miss your good humor and endless jokes. You are still brought up all the time and we talk about our favorite memories often. It's with heavy hearts that we say our final goodbyes. We love you!"

Vicki Engh wrote on Jan 29, 2020:

"All of us at New Horizons Adult Day Center are saddened to hear of Craig's passing. He loved telling jokes and giving us great recipes to try - most including Lowrey's salt!! "

Charles Brumley wrote on Jan 29, 2020:

"Craig you was a good man I will miss you my brother from another mother. There are many memories with you from this life, when i had you behind the wheel of your moms buick-opal to pop the clutch as i pushed the car and the cop stopped walked upto the car license registration you looked out the wimdow toward him n you laughed out loud im BLIND i dont have a License, the cop looked over the roof of the car to me and said "what in the fuck are you doing lettin the blind guy drive the car" we was laughing like no other, we had alot of good times some rough times n a few fights but im proud to say we was friends till the end. Rest in Peace Brother God has you now!"