Alvin M. Kraus
Born on November 15th, 1930. Passed away August 18th, 2023.
Alvin passed away Friday at home surrounded by family. Born to Joseph and Christina Kraus in Pleasant Dale Nebraska. Al moved to Lincoln when he was 15, met his soulmate and began his long journey. He joined Lincoln Fire in 1953 and retired February 1, 1988, as captain after 35 years. He worked at Keo’s and Nebraska Game and Parks before finding his final job as a Red Coat at Lincoln Airport Authority. After over 17 years he retired on April 1, 2023.
Al is preceded in death by his wife Pat, daughter Marcia Bice, grandson Garson Kraus, and daughter in law Kathi Kraus. Survived by daughter Vicci Eddings, son Gary (Lisa) Kraus, Son-in-law Marvin Bice – grand children Sam Eddings, Chance Eddings, Cheyene Ralston (Bice), Cody Bice, Chelsea Swolensky (Kraus), Tasha Fifer, and Lucas Kendle and 11 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday August 28, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall; 241 Victory Ln, Lincoln, NE 68528.
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Dearest Family,
I am so sad to hear about the passing of the Great Al Kraus. He has been a fixture of Exstrom Physical Therapy for several years as well as wife Pat.
I met Al after one of his Fireman Accidents at Lincoln General Hospital and he continued to follow me through my workings to Exstrom Physical Therapy. He will be greatly missed. We just spotted his signature on our wall from rehab of one of his shoulders just this a.m. He makes me smile. Thinking of you
Denise
Sorry to hear of Al’s passing, i worked with Al for several years at the Game and Parks what a great man he always had a story to share with me.
I have such fond memories of Al. My family and I were Pat & Al’s neighbor for many years. They were like a second set of parents to us. Al was always so kind to me. He mowed my lawn – always beat me to it! I miss his skillet runzas, chats over the fence, and his warm hospitality. I also miss having their little dog, Lady, come over and “help” me garden. My deepest sympathies to the Kraus family.
-Linda
Sorry for your loss. My dad George Douglas worked with Al on the fire dept for many years. After they both retired the would talk on the phone and go see each other. Al came to my dad’s funeral and appreciated it very much. They were good friends. Elaine Douglas Hulse Albion