| Graduation Year | Class of 1991 |
| Date of Passing | Oct 11, 2015 |
| About | Obituary for Christopher T. Kraus Christopher “Chris” T. Kraus, age 43, of Saukville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 11, 2015 after suffering an apparent heart attack. Chris was born November 7, 1971, to Tom & Deb (Berg) Kraus. He attended grade school at Marytown and St. Anna. He graduated from New Holstein High School in 1991. On April 26, 2003, he married Gail Rosine at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marytown. Chris was employed at Bremer Mfg. in St. Anna. Chris was an avid Brewer’s fan and enjoyed being active in his children’s sports activities. He loved coaching baseball for his son, Parker’s baseball team and cheering on for his daughter, Bentley’s soccer team. Chris cherished spending time with his extended family and his friends. He is survived by his wife, Gail; his son, Parker and daughter, Bentley; his parents, Tom & Deb Kraus of Marytown; three brothers, Cory (Becky) Kraus of St. Anna, Nathan (Stacie) Kraus of Marytown and Aaron Kraus of Marytown; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert & Barb Rosine of Mosinee; his sister-in-law, Tara (Shawn) Leszczynski of Mosinee; nieces and nephews, Carson, his Godson, Carvin; Lily, Ethan and Micah; Madisyn; his paternal grandmother, Betty Kraus; his God-daughter, Brianna. He is further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Stanley & Betty Berg; a step-maternal grandfather, George Pranke: his paternal grandfather, Benno Kraus and a cousin, Kimberly Kraus. A Liturgy of the Word Service will be held at 6:30pm on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marytown (N10232 County Road G New Holstein, WI 53061). Chris will be laid to rest in the parish cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church in Marytown on Thursday from 2:00pm until 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for a trust fund established for his children. For additional information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net |
