Richard “Rick” Stuart Krause, Sr. departed this earthly life unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. He was 59 years old. Rick was born on March 7, 1952 to parents Richard H. Krause, Jr. and Billie McBride Krause of Freeport, Texas, who both predeceased him in death.
Rick grew up in Freeport, graduating from Brazosport High School in 1970. He attended both Florida College in Tampa, FL and... Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX. From 1974 to 1977, he worked for the Dow Chemical Co. in the Brazosport area, and then for Alcoa in Palestine, TX from 1977 to 1982. After leaving a twenty-year career in car sales, Rick became self-employed as a skilled carpenter and handyman.
In 2005, he moved to Washington state to be close to his two children. He had recently returned to his home state of Texas to live.
Survivors include son Rick Krause, Jr. (wife Tara) now of Austin, TX and daughter Kelli Paddock (husband Travis) of Renton, WA; sisters Martha Page and Mary Louise Jobe (husband Bill) of Nacogdoches, TX; nephew Aaron Jobe (wife Corley, daughter Piper) of Nacogdoches, TX; niece Paige Perez (husband Mike) of Hutto, TX; grandchildren Austin, Cody and Jackson Paddock of Renton, WA and Zachary Krause of Austin, TX.
Rick will be interred next to his parents after a memorial graveside service conducted by Randy Harshbarger at the Chireno, Texas Lower Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012.
Carolyn Boley (Cox)
This is so sad! In the 80's we both lived in Palestine, Texas. Ran into each other at a ball game. It was so good to see him. After my husband died, he did a lot of work for me on my house. I'm glad he got back to Texas before he passed. Just don't know what else to say. My heart goes out to his family.
Robbye Strickland (Prilop)
How very sad. He was a sweet man and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I know this is such a shock for them, and I hope they are holding up okay. God bless Richard and his family.
Donna Billie (Jones)
So sorry to learn this sad news. Thanks to all of you who keep this Web site updated.
Robin Carlton
Rickey was a great guy. My prayers go out to his family, and God give them strength during this terrible time for them. We never know when our time will come, so please, give your life to God and live for Him.
Robin Carlton
Robin Carlton
I went and checked Rick's last profile entry, and it appeared he led a great life. You could tell he loved his family and they loved him. I pray for all of his kids and grandkids, I know they will miss him greatly.
Robin Carlton
Ervin Ward
It is hard to think of anything but all the smiling faces, even when the shock of our friends passing so quickly and without an illness to drag it out! He worked hard, did his thing his way, and left many friends thinking nothing but of the goodness of his being with us!
Ervin Ward