Donald G. Krause

Donald Gordon Krause, (Don), of Iowa City, completed his life's' long journey and entered eternal life on May 29, 2018 in Dallas, Texas after a short illness at 90 years young. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur & Katherine Krause and his wife Joyce. He is survived by his sister Faye Jones & Husband Glenn Jones of Algona; his four children, Debra Krause (Los Angeles), Randy & wife Vicki Krause (Atlanta), Turk Krause & wife Molly (Cedar Falls), Mary Mease Wilson & husband James (Dallas); Step-Daughter Lori Bohardt & husband Andy (Ohio), and Step-Daughter Beth Conway & husband Tim (Colorado). Don leaves behind 14 grandchildren & 24 great-grandchildren. Don was first and foremost a family man, who treasured his extended family and did his best to keep up with their many activities and achievements. Upon graduation from Algona High School, Don enlisted in the Army. After a short deployment to Korea, he returned home to Algona and married Beverly Ann Stebritz. They farmed in Ledyard, Iowa and raised a family. The farm was sold in 1960 and the family relocated to Algona where Don began working with Walnut Grove. The family was eventually relocated to Iowa Falls ...[more]

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then on to Cedar Rapids where Don began a long and successful career as a swine consultant for Carl Akey & Sons. Don married Joyce Nelson on August 4, 1973. Don & Joyce moved to Indiana and then Ohio as he continued his long-term association with Carl Akey & Sons. Retirement brought Don & Joyce back to the Amanas and then Iowa City in 1979. Don & Joyce were avid fans of the Iowa Hawkeye sports teams and were Men's & Women's season ticket holders for basketball & football for decades. They were long-term members of the I-Club. Don rarely missed the weekly Quarter Back Club meetings. They also enjoyed trips to Alaska and trips to see relatives and friends throughout the United States until Joyce passed away on January 7, 2016 in Iowa City. Don often played golf in Iowa City with friends and was always available to play billiards during his time at Melrose Meadows. The family wishes to thank the staff and residents at Melrose Meadows, The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, and Windmill Manor in Iowa City, IA. We are also grateful to Legend Oaks and Bristow Hospice staff for their assistance during the final days of our Father's life.