William “Bill” E. Kraus, 79 of Easton, PA died Monday, September 10, 2018 at ManorCare, Old Orchard. Born January 5, 1939 in Easton he was a son of the late Violet (Glenville) and Christopher B. Kraus, Jr. After graduating from Easton High School in 1957, Bill served in the US Army Division 25, stationed in Hawaii, where he was a chef for high ranking servicemen. He attended the former Olivet Presbyterian Church and was employed as a machinist for the former RKP Industries before finishing his career as a foreman at Spectrum Automated in Allentown. He worked in his craft for over 40 years before retiring in 2013. He and his wife Marie A. (Lieb) Kraus would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on October 16th. Bill loved cooking and baking for his family, friends, and neighbors. He loved raising tropical fish, collecting horses and eagles. He was always happy doing woodwork projects and crafts for his wife Marie and he enjoyed watching old time movies. He also loved vacationing, especially in Maine, New Orleans, and Florida with family and friends. He was a very caring husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife Marie; children: Denise M. Douglas (husband Steven) of Phillipsburg, NJ and Kyle W. Kraus (wife Lisa) of Denver, NC; a sister: Maryalice Ziegenfuss of Easton; and three grandchildren: Marisa M. Douglas, Dylan M. Kraus and Paige A. Kraus; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five siblings: Caroline Kraus, Idaetta Taylor, Shirley Eldridge, Chester Kraus and Christopher Kraus III.
Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
BOB JOHNSON (DEREKS’ DAD) PALMER TWNSP..
September 13, 2018 at 2:42 pm
MARYALICE AND THE ENTIRE KRAUSE FAMILY; MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF BILLS FAMILY. I HAD THE PRIVELEGE OF SPEAKING WITH BILL OCCASIONALLY AT THE MANOR.HE WAS A PLEASANT AND GRACIOUS MAN. MAY HE REST IN PEACE AND GODS LOVE BE WITH YOU ALL.
BOB JOHNSON (DEREKS’ DAD)
Debbie Powell & Ryann
October 22, 2018 at 2:48 pm
Uncle Bill was so gracious and he loved me very much. I know he did. I used to call him at the home. I miss him very much. Ryann loved him too. I miss him. I loved his cooking. He was a great chef.