Elbern E. Kraus 76
A longtime resident of Fox Lake, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 14. He was born February 6, 1937 in Minneapolis, Minn. to Edmund and Fay (nee Stone) Kraus.
Elbern enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, gardening, and was a lifetime member of the Lake Villa VFW Post 4308.
Survivors left to cherish his memory are, his loving longtime companion, Margaret Simmons; his children, Ron (Betty) Kraus and Stephen (Doreen) Kraus; his dear five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren, and by his beloved brother, Chester Kraus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his siblings, Wallace, Evelyn, and Irene Kraus.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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