Visitation
Thursday, June 2, 2022
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM CDT
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home
Racine Location
803 Main St.
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 634-7888
Driving Directions
Service
Thursday, June 2, 2022
11:30 AM CDT
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home
Racine Location
803 Main St.
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 634-7888
Driving Directions
Life Story / Obituary
Wayne A. Kraus, age 64, passed away due to a motorcycle accident, Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born in Medford, WI, June 12, 1957, son of Gerald and Javelle (Nee: Kurth) Kraus.
On June 1, 1985, Wayne was united in marriage to Bambi Lynn Maison. He was employed by T& K Specialty Products for many years until his retirement. Wayne was a jack of all trades, wood working, plumbing, electrical but especially enjoyed working on cars. He was and avid Packer and Brewer fan. Wayne also was passionate about music, playing cribbage, fishing, going to classic car shows and motorcycling. Above all it was time spent with his family that he cherished most.
He was loved dearly and will be sadly missed by his wife Bambi of 37 years; sons Brian Kraus (Gillian Jaeck), Kevin Kraus, Mother, Javelle Hinze; sisters, Lori Jastrow, Cheryl Kraus (Martin Meisner); sisters-in-law, Brenda (Thomas) Gerber, Becky Schanstine; nieces, nephews other relatives and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Kraus, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert (Bonnie) Maison and his brother-in-law, Michael Jastrow.
A Memorial Service, celebrating Wayne’s life will be held at the funeral home, Thursday, June 2, 2022, 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are welcome to meet with the family on Thursday, 10:00 AM until time of service.