KRAUSE, DONALD SR., of Waterford, passed away Saturday July 20, 2019 at 92 years of age. Born November 16, 1926 in Gary, Indiana, the son to the late William and Frances Krause. Loving husband of the late Ruth Krause; dearest father of Sandra (Bob) Collins and Donald (Kathy) Krause Jr.; proud grandfather of Christopher (Sabrina), Nicholas (Stephanie), Jason (Amanda), Jeff (Jennifer), Katie, Jessica (fiancé Mitch), Renee (Will), Zack, Victoria and the late Teresa; great grandfather of 6; Also survived by Ruth's children Charles (Angela) Keelean and Sue (Bosco) Bentley. He is preceded in death by his 10 siblings. Don was a veteran of the U S Navy, serving both in WW II and the Korean Conflict. He drove a wrecker for Schram's Auto Parts for 30 plus years. He loved to golf and was a member of the Elks Lodge.