Richard B. Krause

Richard Krause, the Ole Skipper, Glendale Firefighter and Fire Captain for 27 years, passed away suddenly Dec. 5. He had been retired 17 years and was fully enjoying the good life playing golf, camping and fishing, RV-ing to the mountains, ocean, Monument Valley. He had a lifelong passion for classic cars.
A natural athlete, his pursuits included snow- and water-skiing, tennis, a longtime runner, loving all sports and the outdoors. And animals, especially dogs!! Which many of his closest friends were.
Born to parents Ruby and Bud Krause in Mpls., MN, he quickly learned he wasn't crazy about school, but excelled in winter sports, ice-skating, medaling in downhill ski-racing, slalom, and ski-jumping. However, he did return to school in Glendale, teaching Fire Science, and earning his A.S. Degree. He has three wonderful siblings, sisters Sue McClanahan, Joann Eichten, and Judy Barbeau, all of whom reside in MN.
Joining the Marines in the early 60's, he had many adventures, sailing to Japan, R&R in Hawaii, finally being honorably discharged after three years. That page in his life meant a lot to him! Semper Fi!!

He met and married his love and best friend, Kathy Keating, while he was a Division Mgr. at Sears Roebuck. They spent 46 years together pursuing adventures: driving the ALCAN Highway from LA through B.C., the Yukon and Alaska in an 8 ft. Camper, finally boarding the Alaska State Ferry and sailing through the Inland Passage home.
There were ski trips to the French and Italian Alps, Mexican camping trips, and RVing through a lot of Canada. A full and wonderful life well-lived!!

When he joined the Fire Dept. In the early 70's, he found the career of his lifetime -
he loved it!! And he loved the guys he worked with, so much camaraderie!

He is greatly missed by his family and friends, including sister-in-law Trish Keating, cousin Cheryl Coughlin and many many beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and lifelong best friend Bob Fiske.

Please join us for Memorial Services at Church of the Recessional, Forest Lawn Glendale on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m..
A Celebration of Life will follow the services.

Forever missed!!
Kathy