Barbara A. Krause

March 31, 2018

Barbara A. Krause, age 82, of Menomonie, WI passed away March 31, 2018 at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, with hospice. The former Barbara Storing was born in Menomonie, WI to Charles E. and Frances (Kistner) Storing. She was raised in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1954. She was employed as a bookkeeper and worked for several businesses. In the later part of her career she worked for Midwestern Block and then Menomonie Builders until retirement. On April 25, 2006 she married Dennis R. Olson of Menomonie. For numerous years she was a member of several bowling leagues, organizer of her high school class reunions, and later an avid member of The Red Hat Society. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sister Elizabeth (William) Andrews, sister Carol (Gordon) Skouge, brother David (Nyla) Storing, and former sister-in-law Margaret (Marge Scharlau Storing). She is survived by her daughter Kelley Krause (Menomonie), son David Krause (WI), granddaughters; Aubrey Krause (GA), Megan (Mike) Krause-Padgett (TX), Lyndi Krause (GA), nieces, nephews, additional relatives and friends, lunch partner Julie Stratton, and her very dear brother-in-law, Gordon E. Skouge. To her granddaughters whom she loved dearly, she was a strong influential women, who in return was loved by them more than anyone will know. To her family and many who knew her she was an ever shining light of love and kindness with a firm honest truth that uplifted you while still keeping you grounded. She will be sorely missed, and the world is a little less bright without her. In honor of Barb’s request there will be no public service. The family is planning a private service at Evergreen Cemetery in Menomonie at a later date. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is assisting with the arrangements.