Marvin Krause
Marvin William Krause, 88 years old, died March 29, 2010 at his residence in Manhattan,  KS, while surrounded by his family.
 Marvin was born July 7, 1921 in Adams, NE.  He was the oldest son of Earnest and Elizabeth Krause.  Marvin was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Krause, and sister, Jennie Hoopes.  He was a resident of Manhattan since 1992 and had been a former resident of Kismet, KS, where he farmed.
 Marvin was a decorated veteran and served in the army during WWII from 1943-1945.  He was a First Lieutenant and served in Germany and France.
 Marvin married Mary Loucks on June 12, 1949.  Mary died April 24, 1982.  They are survived by 3 children and their spouses.  Rachel Abbott and husband Monty, Kathryn Winegarner and husband Rodney, and John Krause and wife Kathleen.  Marvin also has 2 grandchildren, Amanda Ray and husband Mike, and Keno Krause.
 Marvin married Evelyn Bebermeyer Knopp on June 20, 1992, who survives him.  Through their union, the Krause family grew to include Joe Knopp and wife Nancy, Nancy Daniels and husband Don, Max Knopp and wife Kaleen, Ted Knopp and wife Nancy, Rebecca Miller and husband Tim, Keith Knopp and wife Stefanie.  They have 17 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
Marvin was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Manhattan.  He was a member of the Sertoma Club and the Farm Bureau.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 2, 2010 at the Plains Cemetery, Plains, KS with a reception to follow at the Plains United Methodist Church.  Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, with the family present from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, Kansas.
Memorial Services will be held April 3, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan at 11:00 a.m.  Luncheon to follow.
Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan.