David S. Krause Sr., 82, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Jean L. (Kreiser) Krause. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this past October.

Born in Lebanon on April 10, 1942, he was the son of the late Frederick A. and Geraldine Mae (Worcester) Krause.

David graduated from Lebanon High School with the Class of 1960. He served in the Navy from 1960-1964. He worked as a welder for Cleaver-Brooks and Butler Manufacturing and went on to open his own car lot and sell cars. His passion was dirt track racing. David mentored kids about dirt track racing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, David S. Krause Jr., of Gallitzin, PA; grandchildren, Alexis and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Damian, Harley, and Elijah; and sisters, Cathy, wife of Christopher Rentschler, and Frances Jean, wife of the late Edward Degler.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Frederick Krause.

Services will be at the convenience of the family.