Rita E. Krause, 89, of Cumru Township, passed away Friday, May 13, 2 016 at 8:30 pm in Mifflin Center. She was the wife of the late Robert G. Krause. Mrs. Krause was born in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Daugirda. She was a member of Saint John Baptist de la Salle Roman Catholic Church in Shillington. She is survived by her children Susan E. Reese, wife of William Reese of San Diego, CA; Robert C. Krause, husband of Ruth K. Krause of Tamaqua, PA and Raymond A. Krause, husband of Joanne M. Krause of Reading. Mrs. Krause is also survived by her grandchildren Christopher, Peter, Philip, Robert and Ryan along with her 7 great grandchildren.
Prayer Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, 129 East Lancaster Ave., Shillington at the convenience of the family. Reverend Richard H. Clement will officiate. Interment will follow in Christ Yocom's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Grill. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com