He was born in Jersey County on Sept. 2, 1929, the last surviving of 13 children born to the late Charles and Virginia (Christen) Kraushaar Sr. George was raised on the family farm, and farming never left his blood. He enjoyed anything outdoors whether it was working the ground, hunting, fishing or just enjoying nature. He was a machinist at Olin for many years retiring in 1991, but enjoyed farming more than anything. He and his wife, Martha, were residents of White Hall for more than 45 years where they raised their family, but recently relocated to Jerseyville in 2007.
He married the former Martha Hamm in July of 1962 in Grafton, and together they have shared 50 years of marriage. Surviving are his wife, Martha Kraushaar of Jerseyville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Billie Jo and Pat Parker of Alton, and Tammy and Steve Vuylsteke of St. Louis, Mo.; two grandchildren, Becca and Matt Parker; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and siblings, he was preceded in death by his two beloved children; a son, George Thomas Kraushaar Jr. in 1980; and a daughter, Diane Holloway in 1986.
Family and friends were invited to attend at graveside service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Fieldon Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Evans officiated.
He was born in Jersey County on Sept. 2, 1929, the last surviving of 13 children born to the late Charles and Virginia (Christen) Kraushaar Sr. George was raised on the family farm, and farming never left his blood. He enjoyed anything outdoors whether it was working the ground, hunting, fishing or just enjoying nature. He was a machinist at Olin for many years retiring in 1991, but enjoyed farming more than anything. He and his wife, Martha, were residents of White Hall for more than 45 years where they raised their family, but recently relocated to Jerseyville in 2007.
He married the former Martha Hamm in July of 1962 in Grafton, and together they have shared 50 years of marriage. Surviving are his wife, Martha Kraushaar of Jerseyville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Billie Jo and Pat Parker of Alton, and Tammy and Steve Vuylsteke of St. Louis, Mo.; two grandchildren, Becca and Matt Parker; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and siblings, he was preceded in death by his two beloved children; a son, George Thomas Kraushaar Jr. in 1980; and a daughter, Diane Holloway in 1986.
Family and friends were invited to attend at graveside service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Fieldon Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Evans officiated.
Family Members
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Durward R Kraushaar
1911–1981
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Kenneth W Kraushaar
1913–1988
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Dorothy Irene Wilson
1916–1997
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Dorothy Irene Wilson
1916–1997
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Laverne Lamont Kraushaar
1918–1926
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MM3 Arthur Christian Kraushaar
1920–1942
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Arthur Christian Kraushaar
1920–1945
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Charles Joseph Kraushaar
1923–2009
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Gerald D Kraushaar
1927–1938
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Monroe Clayton Kraushaar
1932–1946
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John Nicholas Kraushaar
1935–2007
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June Janet Kraushaar Allmon
1937–2011
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