Randall Dale Krause 

1938-2023 

Randall Dale Krause, age 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep, just the way he always said he wanted to go at his home in Belen on Dec. 12, 2023. 

Randy was born in Byers, Colo., on Sept. 24, 1938. He was born with many talents and many teachers. He was a mechanic, a farmer, a Greyhound bus driver and a truck driver, among many other titles. 

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Priscilla Krause; his two sons, Greg (Marinda) and Geoff; five grandchildren, Jodi Rae, William Randall, Josh (Carissa), Bailey Beth (Skyler), Dawson and Ruby; great-grandchildren, Wren, Rowan, Paloma, Laney and Lawren. 

Randy is also survived by many friends and family members in Nebraska. 

Services for Randy will take place on Thursday, Dec. 21, at Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel. A visitation will take place at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. 

Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., 505-864-4448, where an online guest register is available at noblin.com. 

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