Ronald R Krause

Ronald R. Krause, 83 of North Sioux City, South Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at a local nursing facility.  Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Dakota City United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Dakota City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at Becker-Hunt Funeral Home with family present at 6:00 p.m. and a Masonic Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be made to the Abu Bekr Shrine Transportation Fund, or to the United Methodist Church in Dakota City in Ronald’s name.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Ronald was born at home in Homer, Nebraska. He moved to Dakota City and was graduated from Dakota City High School in 1953 where he was a member of the basketball team. He received a bachelor’s degree from Morningside College and went on to teach social studies and coach basketball at Lynn Grove, Lawton, South Sioux City, and Sioux City. He was very successful as a coach because he taught both girls and boys that they could all be winners. His teaching helped to instill patriotism in students through reverence for wartime lives lost.

At home, his history lessons continued at the dinner table and made an impact on his children and grandchildren. After his teaching career, Ronald went on to pursue business as owner/operator of Krause Camper Sales and Pronto in Dakota City, and Western Auto Sales in South Sioux City. After retiring, he moved to North Sioux City.

He was a longtime member of the Dakota City United Methodist Church, the NRA, a member and past master of Omadi Lodge No. 5 A. F. & A. M., the Abu Bekr Shriners, Abu Bekr Cycle Corps, a social member of the Abu Bekr White Horse Mounted Patrol, the Sioux City Scottish Rite and Sioux City York Rite. He served on the Dakota City Planning and Zoning for 35 years.

He enjoyed boating, camping, fishing, and hunting. He loved the Missouri River, water skiing, and teaching many family and friends skiing, tubing, and respect for the river.  He took great pride in his yard and his John Deere tractor, whether he was mowing or moving snow. He was a basketball referee and loved watching basketball and football games.  Ron was an avid fan of Huskers, Morningside, SSC Cardinals, and Bishop Heelan. He enjoyed playing cards with lifelong friends and took pride in attending his children’s and grandchildren’s many concerts, recitals, games, and programs.

Survivors include wife, Jean, of 62 years; children Dianna Spirk, Daniel (Lauri) Krause, Julie Krogh; grandchildren Stefanie (Joe Courtney) , Shane (Marta), Jordan Spirk, Dale Krause, Rachel (Tyler) Mohr, Christian and Christopher Krogh; great-grandchildren Samuel, Benjamin, and Gloria Spirk, Noah Krause, Adeline Mohr; a sister, Joan Larson, sister-in-law Rosemary Gould, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Lura Krause.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Abu Bekr Shrine Transportation Fund or the Dakota City United Methodist Church.