Donald A. Krauss, age 89, of the Town of Mitchell, passed away peacefully on Monday (October 26,
2020) at Plymouth Health Services.
He was born on May 14, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI, a son of the late Allen and Irma (Frank) Krauss.
Donald attended grade school through the Milwaukee system and graduated from Rufus King High
School. He served in the United States Army from 1952-1954. He then went on to attend MSOE from
1955-1959, where he earned his Master’s in Electrical Engineering.
On November 6, 1982, he married Dee (Bartz) Krogmann at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Grafton.
Donald worked at Cera-mite as an electrical engineer for about 12 years.
He was an avid reader, enjoyed computers, watching sports, and spending time with his family. Donald’s
kindness and subtle sense of humor will be missed.
Survivors include his wife: Dee; one son: Michael Krauss; three step-sons: Kevin (Lorelei) Krogmann,
Kenneth Krogmann (partner: Maggie Hudson), and Marc (Cheryal) Krogmann; 11 grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by other relatives and many
friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Following Donald’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services or visitation.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family for online condolences, please
visit www.suchonfh.com.
The family would like to send a special thanks to the staff of Heartland Hospice and Plymouth Health
Services for all the care and compassion given to Donald.
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