Charles “Chick” Joseph Krause Sr., 74, went home to Jesus on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He passed peacefully in his home with his family around him. Chick was a native of Mobile, AL and a longtime resident of Grand Bay.

Chick retired from South Africa Paper Products (previously Scott Paper) after 27 years and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Chick enjoyed cookouts with his family, hunting, and fishing.

Chick is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gloria: three sons, Jody (Stacy), Chris (Amy), and Richie; three grandchildren, Patrick, Hunter, and Kamryn Krause; three sisters, Karen Hughey (Joe), Cindy Woodall, Dodie Knapp (Gary); brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces, and nephews; family and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Grand Bay on Saturday, August 2nd at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Mobile.