Elton Hugh Krause
- Born: 14 Apr 1923, Spicewood, Burnet County, Texas
- Marriage (1): Mary Jane Butler
- Died: 15 Nov 2011, Texas at age 88
- Buried: Cook Walden-Forest Oaks Memorial Park, Travis County, Texas 1
General Notes:
ELTON HUGH KRAUSE
Elton Hugh Krause, 88, of Spicewood died Nov. 15, 2011. He was born in spicewood on April 14, 1923, to Clifton and Minnie Krause.
In 1955, he and his wife Jane were able to purchase one of the most unique properties in Texas, just three miles from his childhood home. Seven years later, Krause Springs was opened to the public. With much love, dedication, sacrifice and hard work, he and his family maintained and enhanced this special place for 56 years. Thousands of visitors arrive each year to soak in the healing spring water, rest under the ancient cypress trees, stroll through the eclectic garden and enjoy the company of loved ones.
The family would like to thank the staff at West Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare center in Austin.
Survivors include his sons Hugh Krause and wife Teresa of Austin, David Krause and Debbie Townsend of Round Rock and Terry Krause and wife Joanne of Horseshoe Bay; sisters-in-law Martha Jean Butler of Austin, Marilyn Butler of Austin and Juanita Krause of Oklahoma; brother-in-law Jim Hudson of Oklahoma; grandchildren Derrick Krause and Tonya Beard, Brooke DeBord and husband K.B., Chad Krause and Katie Kelinske, Jennifer Krause, Gabriella Krause and Elijah Krause; great-grandchildren Peyton DeBord and Parker DeBord; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brother Cliff Krause; and sisters Helen Hardin and Eloise Hudson.
Visitation is 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail in Austin. A service follows at 11 a.m. Burial is at Forest Oaks Memorial Park in Austin. A reception for family and friends will follow at Krause Springs, 404 Krause Springs Road off Texas 71 in Spicewood.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, P.O. Box 749, Marble Falls, TX 78654 or Spicewood VFD/EMS, P.O. Box 2, Spicewood, TX 78669. 2
Elton married Mary Jane Butler, daughter of Robert Butler and Alma. (Mary Jane Butler was born on 5 Aug 1926 in Meridian, Bosque County, Texas, died on 18 Apr 2007 and was buried in Cook Walden-Forest Oaks Memorial Park, Travis County, Texas 3.)
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