Lawrence E. "Larry" Krause

Krause, Lawrence E., “Larry,” 96, Richland Township went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2021 at Laurel View Village. Born Dec. 24, 1924, in Salisbury, PA son of the late Charles F. and Annie (Lee) Krause. He was the youngest and last surviving of eight children. Also preceded in death by lovely wife, Lois J. (Sell), who died in 1996; brothers, Ernest (Mary), Harry (Alma), Floyd (Genevieve), Clyde (Jean), Ralph (Rachael), sisters, Olive Adams (Herbert), Hilda Miller (Richard) and friend, Alice Burk, who died in January of 2015. He is survived by his four sons, Barry (Debra), Johnstown; Timothy (Jean Ann), Plum Island, MA, Wayne, Johnstown, Thomas (Christine), Johnstown. Other survivors include 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was a native of Richland Township since 1946. He served in the US Navy during WWII in South Pacific. He was a partner of B & K Builders for 40 years and was a charter member of Belmont United Methodist Church, which he helped to build in 1951. He was also member of Johnstown Lodge 538, F&AM. Larry loved gardening, outdoor sports of fishing and hunting, but golfing was his favorite. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at Noon, Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, with Pastor Jean Smith officiating. Entombment, Richland Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Belmont United Methodist Church, 107 Coldren St., Johnstown, PA 15904, or your favorite charity in memory of Larry Krause. Online condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com