Ann R. Krause, 66, of the Township of Pella, Shawano County, passed away Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton.
Ann Rutherford Krause was born on July 11, 1948, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, the daughter of the late David and Margarite (Haglund) Mocine. Growing up on the family farm in Michigan allowed young Ann to learn the value of hard work and the chance to engage in spirited play with her brothers and sisters. She was active in high school sports, where she excelled in track and field, setting school records.
After graduation from Shawano High School in 1966, Ann met Roland Anker, and the couple married in Marion on June 10, 1967. She was employed locally at Catencamp Freight Services, H&R Block, and owned and operated Northern Lights Tavern, all in Shawano. Ann was later married to Donald Krause in Shawano. Mr. Krause later preceded her in death. She later met Joseph Kutz, who for the last 14 years has been Ann’s close companion.
Ann enjoyed gardening and working with horses, which included riding, training and showing. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and will always be remembered as a loving mother and sister.
Survivors include her companion, Joseph Kutz, Shawano; sons, John (Peggy) Anker, Poynette, Damon Anker Sr., Shawano; grandsons, Conner Anker and Damon Anker Jr.; sisters, Lois Haglund, Crystal Falls, Michigan, Florence (Robert Sr.) Tate, Weyauwega, Jean (Larry) King, Franklin, Texas, Susan (Mike) Schnorr, Antigo; brothers, Ralph (Linda) Mocine, Hortonville, David Mocine, Dalton, Georgia; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her second husband, Donald Krause.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 903 S. 17th Ave., Suite B, Wausau, WI 54401.
An online guestbook may be signed at eberhardtstevenson.com.
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