George Joseph Krause

George Joseph (Mickey) Krause Jr. entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, August 3, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Joseph Krause Sr. and Marie Louise Toups; his siblings: Robert Krause, Richard Krause, Paul Krause, Charles Krause, Thomas Krause, Shirley Norra, Rose Krause, Lois Fasula, Dorothy Spano and Rita Bailey; and his youngest son Stephen. He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret (Mollie) Krause; his twin brother, John Krause, sister Elena Alphonse; children: George (Claudia), Cynthia Essler (Jerry), Thomas, Donna Harper (Timmy), Donald (companion Stephanie) and Glenn (Tanya); 19 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren. George served in the Army National Guard. He was a cabinet maker and worked in the flooring business before joining the Jefferson Parish Fire Department. He achieved the rank of Captain before retiring 30 years ago. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 6425 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, 70003 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. with interment to follow immediately thereafter in Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana 70001. To offer condolences or send flowers please visit www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.

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