The funeral service for Norman Krause was 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Hecla. Rev. Sara Sorensen officiated the service. Interment will be in the Hecla Cemetery.
Visitation was 6:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hecla, and concluded with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.
Norman Clarence Krause was born March 30, 1954 in Marshall County, SD to Clarence D. and Talena M. (Malpert) Krause. He attended his schooling in Hecla and graduated from Hecla High School in 1972. After graduation he began farming west of Hecla. In 1979 Norman married Cathy Dinger and from that union came two daughters, Katrina and Kami. They made their home on the farm in Hecla.
In 1988 he moved to Sioux Falls, SD and began working in road construction. He was a foreman for a road reclaimer construction crew with a company out of St. Paul, MN. After working road construction for 20+ years, he moved back to Hecla in the early 2000’s. While living back home he worked for various farmers.
He had a voice and laugh that filled the room as he visited and shared stories. His daughters and grandchildren were his pride and joy. There was never a visit or phone call that he didn’t tell them how much he loved them and how proud he was of each of them. He enjoyed watching the history channel and old western movies. Over the years he became known for showing up with his famous apple crisp.
Norman passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Aberdeen, SD at the age of 69.
Norman is survived by his daughters, Katrina (Troy) Knecht of Houghton, SD and Kami (Brad) Kalt of Aberdeen, SD; his grandchildren: Mataya, Livia and Reeve Knecht and Lawson, Henlie and Caleb Kalt; and his siblings: Donald Krause, Dorothy Schroeder, Patricia (Richard) Bell, Sharon (Lonnie) White and Sandra Krause.
Preceding him in death are his parents, and siblings: Carol Gillespie and Beverly Elsen.
Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Katrina Knecht – 40166 112th St. – Houghton, SD 57449.
