Born to eternal life on Sunday, August 30, 2015, age 69 years and joined his parents, Jim and Alice Krause in heaven. He is survived by his sister, Mary (William) Thiry, and brothers, Mark (Stephanie) Krause and John (Lynn) Krause; his nieces and nephews, Peter, Elizabeth, Samuel, Allison (Riley), Damian, Katelynn and Johanna; his aunt Jeannie and Uncle Fritz (Marion) and the Krause and Posik cousins, and his very dear friends who enriched his life, at the Cathedral of St. John's, Bay Shore Lutheran and through AA meetings and his special companion Bob the cat. Besides Mike's love of family and friends was also his love for all things Nascar, and of course the Packers. Memorial Visitation on Thursday, September 3, 2015, 4:30-6:30 PM at ST VERONICA CHURCH, 4001 So. Whitnall Ave. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 6:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the National Shrine of St. Jude-The Claretians for missions or the American Cancer Society are appreciated. Lord grant him serenity! Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home Bay View Chapel 414-483-2322