Dean Timothy "Deano" Krause, age 59, of Bowler, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 in Shawano.
Dean was born in Green Bay on May 31, 1956, the son of Norval (Tucker) Gander and the late Maynard Krause.
He was raised in Oshkosh, and graduated from Oshkosh North.
After graduation, he attended NCTI to become a laser technician.
Dean served in the National Guard from 1977-1983.
On October 20, 2012, he was united in marriage to Karla Kay Matson in Oshkosh.
Dean worked as a truck driver for several companies including Hoffman Transit and Menominee Tribal Enterprises for 25 years.
Dean is a member at Zion Lutheran Church in Gresham, where he volunteered.
Dean is survived by:
his wife, Karla Kay of Bowler; two step-children, Shawn Lee and Rachael Ann; one step-granddaughter, Trinity Gail Kay; his mother, Norval Gander of Oshkosh; one sister, Barb Krause; as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by:
his father, Maynard Krause; his step-father, Lester Gander; and one step-brother, Brian Krause.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church in Gresham with Rev. John C. Eyer officiating.
Military rites will be conducted at the church by Gresham American Legion Post #390.
Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Oshkosh.
Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Friday, June 3, 2016 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm and again at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of the service.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Shawano ThedaCare Hospital and Shawano ThedaCare Hospice for the wonderful care of Dean.
