Close Menu
The Village Reporter
  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • Current Edition
  • Store Locations
  • Photo Albums
  • Rate Card
  • Classifieds
  • Submit News
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Wednesday, August 27
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Login
The Village Reporter
  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • Current Edition
  • Store Locations
  • Photo Albums
  • Rate Card
  • Classifieds
  • Submit News
The Village Reporter
Obituaries

William Krauss (1931 – 2025)

By Newspaper StaffApril 25, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp VKontakte Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

(Attended Delta High School)

William Raymond Krauss, age 93 of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, April 22, 2025, at Fairlawn Nursing Home in Archbold, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 20, 1931 in Swanton, Ohio to Charles and Marie (Klorer) Krauss.

Bill attended Delta High School and was recently granted an honorary diploma. Bill served his country with honor in the United States Army from 1952 to 1955, where he was a Korean War Veteran.

His military service instilled in him a strong sense of duty and commitment that he carried throughout his life. On June 8, 1957, he married his loving wife, Mary Louise Leu.


For 33 years, Bill and Mary owned and operated M&W Excavating, where he became known not only for his hard work but also for his integrity and dedication to his trade. Bill was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, and was actively involved with the Whitehouse American Legion and the Wauseon Elks.

Bill is survived by his sons, John C. (Debbie) Krauss of Delta, OH; daughters, Jane M. Krauss of Swanton, OH, and Joyce A. (Gary) Short of Archbold, OH; and daughter-in-law, Carol Rupp. He took great joy in his family, which includes seven grandchildren: Brandon (Janel) Krauss, Bobby Krauss, Brianna (Mike) Turner, Charles (Sara) Krauss, Blake Krauss, Brooke (Alex) Bernath, and Austin (Ashley) Short; as well as great-grandchildren: Addilyn, Kendall, Kinsley, Beckett, Hudson, Jeffrey, Oyer, Greyson and Everson; brother-in-law, James H. (Judy) Leu of Delta, OH and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years Mary, his parents, son Jeffrey L. Krauss, granddaughter Alexa Krauss, and his siblings, Edward Krauss, Rosabella Krauss, Ruth Somout, Helena Kunkle, and Mildred Evans.


Visitation will be held Friday, May 2nd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton, where services will begin at 12:00 (Noon). Interment, with Military Honors, will follow at Highland Memory Gardens in Waterville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Elara Caring Hospice.


 

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp Email
Previous ArticleFayette Teacher Indicted On 19 Counts Of Child Sex Crimes
Next Article Robert “Bob” Aleshire (1955 – 2025)
Newspaper Staff
  • Facebook

Related Posts

Joyce Gibson (1954 – 2025)

August 26, 2025

Arlan Beck (1961 – 2025)

August 26, 2025

Calvin “Boomer” Rice (1941 – 2025)

August 26, 2025

Scott Brokate (1964 – 2025)

August 25, 2025

Comments are closed.

Account
  • Login
Historic County Tributes
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • Current Edition
  • Store Locations
  • Photo Albums
  • Rate Card
  • Classifieds
  • Submit News
© 2025 ThemeSphere. Designed by ThemeSphere.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

Sign In or Register

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below.

Lost password?