July 29, 1942 - September 5, 2021
Mass of Christian Burial for Beverly Ann Krausse, 79, will be September 10, 2021 at 12:05 pm at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Reverend John Herrera celebrant. Burial will follow in Enid Cemetery under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening from 6:00 tp 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Beverly was born July 29, 1942 in Enid to Ole Tuluf and Aletha Margaret Dye and passed away on September 5, 2021 at her home with her family and friends by her side.
She grew up in Enid and graduated from Enid High School. On October 21, 1961, Beverly married Herman Krausse at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. On April 18, 1966, they welcomed their daughter, Annette Marie Krausse.
Beverly was an aircraft and claims manager for Messer Bowers Company from 1968 until she retired in 2007. She was a member of the National Association of Insurance Women and the American Business Women’s Association. Beverly was a lifelong member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and a past president of Catholic Daughters of America.
Beverly taught accordion as a young girl and had a passion for music, particularly the piano. She loved planning camping trips and vacations with her family across the country. One of her favorite weekends was OU-Texas weekend in Dallas, with her daughter, sister, brother, and extended family, stopping at Robertson’s Hams and the Broken Cookie Factory on the way back to Enid. Beverly’s house was the place to gather for holiday dinners, especially Thanksgiving.
Beverly was the caretaker of family and friends.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; her sister and brother in law, Mary and Robert Smolarek; nieces, Jennifer and Leanne Dye, and Brenda Clickner; and other extended family.
She is survived by her husband Herman, Enid; daughter, Annette Krausse, Dallas; brother Monty Dye, Houston; and nieces, nephews and other close relatives.
Memorials are requested through Anderson-Burris to Our Daily Bread or Enid Street Outreach Services.
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