Forrest Charles

Krause

Mr. Forrest C. Krause Jr. ("Butch") 72, of Warrenton, MO, passed away at home on March 23, 2026. He was born on June 29, 1953 to Forrest Sr. and Beulah (nee: Bryson) Krause.

Butch was a big auction man. He would buy tractors and old cars to fix up and resell them. He could split wood faster than any other man. He loved spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Sr. and Beulah Krause, one son, Preston Krause; one brother, Tom Krause; and one sister, Evelyn Krause.

Butch is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marilee ("Mary") (nee: Shramek) Krause; two sons, Shawn (Kara) Krause, Jesse Krause, two daughters, Bobbi Krause and Angelina Krause;  five grandchildren Jacob Krause, Madyson Goddard (Quinton), Alvin Lindaman IV, Mason Lindaman, Taylin Krause and one great granddaughter, Namierah Saddler; two brothers, Mike Krause and Dale Krause; two sisters, Diane Juergensmeyer and Bonnie Schoue.

No services are scheduled at this time for Mr. Krause, However a Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may by given at martinfuneral.net