EMIL KRAUSE
Posted: September 19th, 2023
1930 ~ EMIL KRAUSE ~ 2023
Emil Ferdinand Krause, born January 27, 1930, passed away on September 15, 2023 at the River Ridge Seniors Village at the age of 93 years. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Esther (nee Kruger); his parents, John and Helene Krause; his sister, Irma (Klebe); brother, Eric, and many other important extended family members. Left to honour his life and legacy are sons, Ricky (Vicky) and their children, Amy and Daniel (Alyssa Fonteyne); Timothy (Elaine) and their children, Andrew (Roxanne Galarneau Leclair) and Emily (Logan Smith); David (Karen) and their children, Keaton, Jayda, and Jenna; and daughter, Lori (Thad) Karwandy and their children, Lois and Cordell.
Whether it was setting a porcupine loose in the cloakroom of his one room school as a teen, blaring ‘O Canada’ on his trumpet early in the morning at family gatherings, or sharing amusing exploits with friends and family, Emil will be remembered as a bright spark who livened many gatherings with his wit and humour. Born in Ponoka, AB, his family then moved to Chilliwack, BC where he completed high school. He went on to the University of Saskatchewan and attained a Bachelor of Arts in 1952 and in 1955, a Certificate of Theology. In 1975, he received his Bachelor of Education and in 1980, his Master of Divinity. He started his ministry as a Lutheran pastor in the Schuler/Hilda area where he met and married his wife, Esther. He also served in Vernon BC, Lemberg, SK and then returned to his roots in Schuler/Hilda. He added the Manyberries congregation while also teaching full-time at Maple Creek, then several Hutterite colonies, then Bindloss, then finally the Elkwater Hutterite colony. He retired from teaching at age 65 but went on ministering until he was 87. He was passionate about preserving small town parishes and wrote several books about pioneers and their experiences with the Lutheran church. Active in so many organizations, he served his community well. He loved singing in choirs, playing his trumpet, serving it up with tennis and table tennis at the Strathcona Centre, fishing, playing chess, and mastering carpentry in his spare time.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB on Friday, September 22nd, 2023 from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive SE Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 12:55 pm, prior to the Funeral Service.
The Funeral Service will be held at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Roland Weisbrot and Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Friends and family are invited to a lunch to be held immediately after the service. The family will then gather for a private graveside service. Friends and family are welcome to participate by logging in to www.victorylutheran.ca and joining the webcast through the livestream tab at the above date and time. Memorial gifts in Emil’s memory may be made to the Victory Lutheran Perpetual Remembrance Fund, 2793 Southview Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 2H1 or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Emil Krause. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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Remember Emil from the days he was attending along with Erwin, the University of Saskatchewan in the years 1951-1954. We shared many a noon lunch at the U of S. cafeteria with Email. He was also a buddy to my brother Vern. Best of all he was the best man at the wedding of Erwin & Isabelle (Mantie) Wieler wedding in 1954. Love you Emil and your family.