Lawrence I. Krause, age 93, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, in Shawano. He was born on July, 12, 1928 to the late Louis and Laura Krause in Belle Plaine of Shawano County. Lawrence lived most of his life in Shawano and worked at the Shawano Paper Mill for 47 years. On June 27, 1953, he was united in marriage to Violet J. Heling. She preceded him in death in 2006. Lawrence enjoyed trout fishing, hunting, playing cards and dances. He loved his family and enjoyed taking family vacations and playing Yahtzee with them.

He is survived by his children, Tom (Patti) Krause, Cindy (David) Nelson; son-in law, Eugene Passon; three granddaughters, Amanda (Kevin) Pevonka, Wendy (Ben) Sprenger, and Heidi (Alex) Olsen; three great-grandchildren, Makenna, Kegeen, and Zane as well as two on the way; and brothers and sisters, Sally Degner and Lyle Krause.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; his two daughters, Deborah and Linda Passon; son, Michael Krause; grandson, David Passon; brothers and sisters, Dale (Beverly), Marvin, Raymond, Clyde, Donald, Geraldine, Shirley and Betty.

A funeral service for Lawrence will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at St. John Lutheran Church, Hermansfort with Pastor Steve Conradt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday at the church until the time of service.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Shawano Health Services for their care of Lawrence.