Beloved husband of Kathy Kraus (nee O’Leary) for over 49 years; loving father of Jennifer (Jeffery Smith) Kraus-Smith and Charles “Chuck” Kraus III; adoring grandfather of Brooke Wise, Gavin and Dylan Smith; cherished great-grandfather of Annabelle Wise; dear brother of Darlene (the late Mark) Weber; and special friend to the four-legged kind of Gizmo and the late Tyke. Our dearest brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Charlie dedicated 40 years of his life working at Anheuser Busch as a beer brewer where he made life long friends. He finished up his tenure with Anheuser Busch in the control room in the Brew House. After retirement, Charlie could be found fixing up his 1937 Ford Pickup or at the Lake of the Ozarks…his true happy place! Ever since he was able to walk, you could find a fishing pole in his hand. Charlie was so proud of his two children, Jenny and Chuck, and loved his bride, Kathy unconditionally. Charlie was a friend to everyone he met and will forever be our true “King of the Road.”
Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151Gravois Rd. 63123 on Wednesday, July 31 from 4-9 pm. with Funeral Services on Thursday, August 1 at 10:00 am. Interment at Sunset Cemetery.
We are so sorry for your loss. This is such a shock. Prayers are with you Kathy and your family.❤️❤️🙏🙏
Kathy Jen and Chuck
I can’t describe my sadness on the passing of Charlie😢 He was so full of love and life!! Never to be forgotten❤️❤️❤️
All our thoughts and prayers🙏🏻
Gary and Carol Patrick
Our prayers and Blessings to Kathy and family at this time. We will miss Charlie as a friend. Love to all, Ken and Carol Gapsch
The Shamrocks team stands with you Chuck. We are truly sorry for you and your family’s loss. Love you brother!
Our dearest Kathy, Jenny and Chuck!
We are all so shocked and saddened by this! Our prayers for God’s grace and comfort to you all and Charlie’s many, many friends! He was so loved by all at GVC. He will be missed but our fond memories will live on!
Rick & Joey Benward!
Kathy, Family & Friends,
We are so sorry for your loss of Charlie. We know he was loved by many and will be dearly missed. You all will bei our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy,
I meant to include in the following in this section, as information,
I am a son of Paul & Lorraine (Hessler) Rueschhoff. My parents were close friends of Charlie’s parents and aunt and uncle.
My mother lived on a farm on Garber Road with her parents and brother Clarence. The Garbers were my great grandparents.
I wish you the best working through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Jim Rueschhoff
Loved him dearly! Rest in peace my friend 😔
God bless the Kraus’s. So sorry. Earl & Judy Hemker
Godfather to our youngest, Karen.
We’re so sorry to see this news, Chuck. Always remember the fun and great memories you have of your dad. Had I ever met him, I would have told him what a great job he did raising his son. (Which I’m sure was sometimes quite a challenge!) I’m sure he was really proud of you and loved your time together.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dennis and Mary Lou Hess
Shock and disbelief!! The best neighbor for many years. We will surely miss you and so sorry for Kathy, Jenny and Chuck and the rest of their family. When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them but to live with the love they left behind. He will always be in your hearts💙
Kathy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Charlie passing. He was such a sweetheart, friendly and kind gentleman. Always smiling. My heart is heavy for you and your children. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Sandy Schrand
Dan and I were so shocked to hear of Charlie’s passing. Kathy you and your family our in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry Charlie was a great guy and loved by many. With deepest sympathy, Dan & Kathy Svoboda
Dear Kathy, Jenny, Chuck, and Darlene and your families.
I am so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. You all are in my prayers for comfort and healing as the days go forward. Charlie (and Dee) were our “cousins” while growing up and part of our extended family.
May God bless you with peace in your hearts knowing that he is dwelling in the house of the Lord forever.
I’m so sorry Kathy. We are thinking about and praying for your family 🙏. Charlie always had a way of welcoming me into a conversation with the old dudes that I really appreciated.
Kathy so very sorry for your.
Kathy so very sorry for your loss.
Dear Kathy, I am so sorry to hear able Charlie. I will keep you and your family in our thoughts,
Mark Wegmann
Chuck and family,
We are terribly saddened to learn of your dad’s passing and know you’re all reeling from the loss. There are very few words that provide comfort, but know that we understand that pain and emptiness. The crushing weight of grief is very real. You’re in our thoughts and wish for you to eventually find some peace.
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Such a big part of our childhood. Always included in any Peterson family gathering. Grew up with him as much a part of our family as any cousin. Always a smile on his face and fun to be around. Many happy memories. My sympathy to Darlene, Kathy and the rest of his family and friends.
Kathy and Family
So sorry for your loss. Charlie was a wonderful friend and classmate and fun with the accordion
God Bless all of You
Richard Geitz Families
Dearest Kathy and Jen and Chuck, Bill and I are sending our condolences and healing prayers. It was a shock to read of Charlie’s passing. I met Charlie in 1968 amd he always made me feel like I fit in with the LHS group. Loved him so much that Charlie was in our wedding May, 1969. Bill and I will be thinking and praying for you, Kathy and your Family. Charlie was a great, kind, funny and loving man. Prayers, Bill amd Donna Koeln
Sending prayers of comfort and strength to
Charlie’s family.
Gravois Village Condos
will never be the same
without him. 💔
John Saulnier & Teresa Sickels