George Edward Kraus, of Brookville, was born on June 18, 1962 in Connersville, Indiana, a son to Kenneth E. and Josephine Locke Kraus. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1980 and later became a truck driver. He enjoyed working and in his spare time, watching T.V. On Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the age of 56, he passed away suddenly due to complications from an automobile accident.
Those surviving who will cherish George’s memory include his mother, Josephine Kraus; three brothers, Don (Betsie) Kraus of Hope, Dan (Sarah) Kraus of Brookville, Al (Lisa) Sellers of Osgood, and a sister, Ruth Burger of New Trenton. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth in June of 1990 and a brother, Michael Kraus in December of 1990.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 2 until 6 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Funeral services will be held Monday at the funeral home and burial will follow in Glen Haven Cemetery, Harrison, Ohio.
Memorial contributions can be directed to New Trenton Fire Department. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of George Kraus.