Robert C. Kraus, Sr.

Robert C. Kraus, Sr., 102, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He was born January 8, 1920, to Robert J. and Charlotte (nee Beiser) Kraus, in Granite City, IL. He married the love of his life, Mary L. Zenik, on January 19, 1946, in Mitchell, IL.

Robert was a World War II Army Veteran, former member of the Elks Lodge, Hot Springs, AR; former member of the Kiwanis, Hot Springs, AR; former member of the Lions Club, Hot Springs, AR; and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8677, in Fairview Heights, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Charlotte Kraus; his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Kraus; sisters, Virginia Melstar, Margaret Stevenson.

Robert is survived by his children, Chuck (Michele) Kraus, Jr., Darryl (Polly) Kraus, John (Lynn) Kraus; 6 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial Service: Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL

Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.