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Some Chet Krause Lifetime Highlights

"I’m Chet", also, Some Chet Krause Lifetime Highlights. . , Chester Lee Krause (born Dec. 16, 1923; died June 25, 2016) during his meritorious lifetime evidenced a superlative commitment to “community.” The heritage he left behind revolved around family and community; embraced military service and patriotism; gathered in the coin collecting, old car, sports card and memorabilia, and other hobby fields; and extended to humanitarianism, touching countless communities and individuals. , Through the years Chet Krause supported a wealth of benefits locally; street and environmental improvements; senior living accommodations, and untold amenities not enjoyed by most rural communities. His support extended to humanitarian communities: Rawhide Boy’s Ranch – underwrote the Star Academy Fieldhouse (1997); Marshfield Clinic – major contributor to the Melvin Laird Center’s medical research facility (2001); Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee – supported the Max McGee National Research Center for Juvenile Diabetes., A “passionate” individual.. Chet Krause was “compassionate” to the needs and desires of others… his “generosity” was unbounded… he lived and breathed “service” and “humility”… five commitments that made him one of a kind… a true “achiever”… but most importantly he was just plain… I’m Chet!, (Continued on other side), (Continued from other side), . Raised in rural Helvetica Township, attended one-room Dow School – 1939-37 , . Graduated Iola High School – 1941 , . Drafted and served in U.S. Army, Europe. 565th AAA Battalion – 1943-46 , . Homebuilding contractor – 1947-58 , . Published inaugural issue of Numismatic News – Oct. 13, 1952 , . Served on Waupaca County Selective Service Board – 1955-70 , . Lake Iola development team member – 1966-70 , . Established forerunner of the Iola Old Car Show – 1972 , . Krause Publications relocated to East State Street - 1975 , . Converted Krause Publications to ESOP business format – 1988 , . Named Wisconsin Small Business Person of the Year – May 1990 , . Received ANA Lifetime Achievement Award (coin collecting) – August 1994 , . Named first recipient of Meguiar Award (car collecting enthusiasts) – 1995 , . Iola’s Washington Street rededicated Chet Krause Drive – August 10, 2003 , . Lifetime Philanthropic Award of Wis. Assn. Fundraising Professionals – 2010 , . Village of Iola Trustees Citation – Sept. 12, 2016 – for uncounted and undocumented lifetime community contributions.