KRAUSE – David K., 74, of Ferrellton, went to be with the Lord September 19, 2020 at Somerset Hospital. Born December 3, 1945 in Jenner Township, Somerset County. Son of Harry G. and Alma R. (Kaufman) Krause. Preceded in death by parents, an infant sister, brothers James, Fred, Ronald and Jerry and nephews Dwight and Jeremy Krause. Survived by wife of 44 years Barbara A. (Butcher) Krause; son Kyle D. Krause married to Alyssa A. (Godin); grandson Sebastian I. Krause; sister Rita J. married to Bill Varney; sisters-in-law Patricia (Saylor) Krause, Donna (Holsopple) Krause and Debra (Butcher) McCusker and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. A 1963 graduate of JBJ Joint High School, Boswell. A U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War. Self-employed Accountant for former Krause & Wojnarowski of Boswell. Owner/Operator of Krause’s Soft Freeze, Jennerstown until 1990. Dave enjoyed selling Pampered Chef products for over 15 years. Member of Christian Community Church, Stoystown where he loved to cook and bake for church events. He enjoyed spending time with his grandson and 2 special cats. He was an avid reader and solver of crossword puzzles. He also had a ministry of encouragement of sending notes and cards to people. Viewing from 4-8PM Tuesday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Boswell with face coverings and social distancing please. Funeral service 10AM Wednesday at Christian Community Church with Rev. Charles T. Kelly presiding. No viewing at the church. Interment Jennerstown Lutheran Cemetery. Donations in David’s memory may be sent to Christian Community Church, 2610 Lincoln Hwy., Stoystown, PA 15563. To express condolences, make a donation, order flowers or plant a memorial tree, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.