Richard C. Krause, 80, of Cottonwood died October 26. He was born November 5, 1924 in Sheboygen, Wisconsin. He was a Navy veteran. Mr. Krause was a retired carpenter.His hobbies were fishing and camping. His wife of 59 years preceded him in death. He leaves two sons, Steve Krause of Phoenix and Richard Krause of Glendale; and two grandchildren. There are no public services planned. Donations in his memory may be made to the Verde Valley Caregivers, P O Box 2055, Sedona, AZ 86339. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com