David John Krauth

MADISON-David John Krauth, age 55, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Nov. 24, 1956, in Black River Falls, the son of Sherman and Lois (Swenson) Krauth Jr. His family moved to Madison when he was a baby. Dave graduated from West High School in 1975. He married Julie Stafford on May 19, 1984, in Portage. They were married for 28 years and blessed with four wonderful children and a wonderful grandchild. Dave worked for Sub Zero for 27 years, retiring due to poor health. He enjoyed bowling, golf, and most importantly, spending time with his family. Dave always had a smile on his face and a chuckle to go with it. He was an avid Badgers and Packers football fan. Dave is survived by his wife, Julie; four children, Megan, Karen, Lauren, and Nathan; grandson, Toby; his parents; his Aunt Kay Krauth of Idaho; two brothers, Sherman Krauth III and Rodney Krauth; mother-in-law, Rita Stafford (Marshall Smith); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Wilcy Stafford; his grandparents; brother-in-law, Scott Stafford; and good friend, Joe Mueller. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE, 401 S. Owen Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, with Father Tom Marr and Monsignor Kenneth Fiedler presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass on Saturday. Thank you to the “Zeros”, family and friends for all their support through Dave’s illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Krauth Family Fund at Members First Credit Union, C/O Krauth Family Fund, 3401 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI. 53713. Davey, Go to sleep, Go to sleep my brother. Just follow the lights, and the angels will help guide you home. Sleep easy my little brother. -Sherm In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Krauth Family Fund at Members First Credit Union, C/O Krauth Family Fund, 3401 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI. 53713. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass on Saturday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE, 401 S. Owen Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, with Father Tom Marr and Monsignor Kenneth Fiedler presiding.