Memorial Gifts to the New York FFA
Over the years, many life long supporters of the NY FFA, have requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the FFA in memoriam. This can be a very challenging time, and we want you to know that we can assist in setting up these opportunities. Memorial gifts that have no earmark, are typically deposited to our Endowment Fund. Other gifts are earmarked for special projects at either the local or state level. If you would like to learn more about setting up a memorial fund, please contact Todd Lighthall at [email protected] or 315-346-1222. In addition to setting up special memorial pages, we will post active memorial links on this page.
Charlie Krause
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Impact on Oswegatchie- from Todd Lighthall, Ex Dir.
Over the years I have had the privilege of hosting retired teachers of agriculture for visits to the Oswegatchie FFA Camp. Charlie was one of the many who always had the capacity to light up the room. I fondly remember his first visit back as a retired ag teacher. Both he and his beloved wife Dot were like kids coming back to summer camp, taking a long awaited dip in Long Pond in early September, hiking and touring the old stomping ground, and telling stories of his adventures as an FFA advisor at Oswegatchie. A story that sticks with me above all others was his work to develop a camp site at Trout Lake, a site that is still used to this day. Of course no trip would be complete without conversations around his addiction and love of making maple syrup, taking interest in our own adventure in that spring ritual. Rest in peace wise owl. Your impact and stories will endure in the minds of those who knew you as a friend, teacher, mentor, and family man. |
MAYVILLE- Charles “Charlie” Louis Krause, 91, of North East, PA, and formerly of Mayville, NY and Letchworth, NY, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the Lecom Medical Center in Erie, PA. He was born March 13, 1934, in Mayville, NY, the son of the late Louis and Velma Stacy Krause.
Charlie was a 1952 graduate of Mayville Central School. He then attended Cornell University, earning a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education. He then worked as a Teacher of Agriculture in Genoa, Southern Cayuga from 1959-1974, and Letchworth Central School from 1974, where he retired from in 1989.
He was a member of the Chautauqua Fire Department, where he served as Chautauqua County Fire District 1 Commissioner from 1999 to 2023 and was chairman through the construction of the new fire station, and also ran the Farmer’s Market at the Chautauqua Institution. In earlier years he was an FFA advisor.
Charlie enjoyed hunting, fishing and making maple syrup. He was known for Gladiolus and Asiatic Lilies and brightening up the Chautauqua market with these beautiful flowers, and most importantly, for making homemade maple syrup.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Johnson Krause, whom he married October 16, 1954, three sons, Jeffery (Debra) Krause of Moravia, NY, Mike Krause of Sherman, NY, and Marty Krause of Delevan, NY. Six grandchildren, Kelly (John), Jenny (Ben)) and Jessica (Will) Krause DeMuth, Levi Auge (Sheriden) Luke Auge, one step-grandson, Adam Krause, eight great grandchildren, Dylan, Haylee, Gavin, Lillian, Charlie, Michael, Ava, Annabelle and one great-great-grandchild, Mason.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Auge. A sister, Carol Jackson (Jim), his son’s fiance, Laura Christine Moogan, and one grandchild, Tim Krause (Mike’s son).
The funeral will be held at 3 PM on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Freay Funeral Home in Mayville (139 S. Erie St). The Rev Rachel Stuart will officiate. Burial will be in the Mayville Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends for two hours before the funeral (1-3 PM), at the funeral home. A reception will be held afterwards at the Chautauqua Fire Department.
Memorial donations can be made to the Oswegatchie FFA Camp C/O NY FFA Leadership Training Foundation, Inc.; 9340 Long Pond Rd, Croghan, NY 13327.
To leave a remembrance or to post condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com
Charlie was a 1952 graduate of Mayville Central School. He then attended Cornell University, earning a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education. He then worked as a Teacher of Agriculture in Genoa, Southern Cayuga from 1959-1974, and Letchworth Central School from 1974, where he retired from in 1989.
He was a member of the Chautauqua Fire Department, where he served as Chautauqua County Fire District 1 Commissioner from 1999 to 2023 and was chairman through the construction of the new fire station, and also ran the Farmer’s Market at the Chautauqua Institution. In earlier years he was an FFA advisor.
Charlie enjoyed hunting, fishing and making maple syrup. He was known for Gladiolus and Asiatic Lilies and brightening up the Chautauqua market with these beautiful flowers, and most importantly, for making homemade maple syrup.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Johnson Krause, whom he married October 16, 1954, three sons, Jeffery (Debra) Krause of Moravia, NY, Mike Krause of Sherman, NY, and Marty Krause of Delevan, NY. Six grandchildren, Kelly (John), Jenny (Ben)) and Jessica (Will) Krause DeMuth, Levi Auge (Sheriden) Luke Auge, one step-grandson, Adam Krause, eight great grandchildren, Dylan, Haylee, Gavin, Lillian, Charlie, Michael, Ava, Annabelle and one great-great-grandchild, Mason.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Auge. A sister, Carol Jackson (Jim), his son’s fiance, Laura Christine Moogan, and one grandchild, Tim Krause (Mike’s son).
The funeral will be held at 3 PM on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Freay Funeral Home in Mayville (139 S. Erie St). The Rev Rachel Stuart will officiate. Burial will be in the Mayville Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends for two hours before the funeral (1-3 PM), at the funeral home. A reception will be held afterwards at the Chautauqua Fire Department.
Memorial donations can be made to the Oswegatchie FFA Camp C/O NY FFA Leadership Training Foundation, Inc.; 9340 Long Pond Rd, Croghan, NY 13327.
To leave a remembrance or to post condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com
