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/Bakersfield
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Philipp Edmund Krausse 1936 - 2008 Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara Philipp Edmund
Krausse passed away on September 25, 2008 after a few months of illness. A
descendant of the Philippe family, he was born November 16, 1936 in Bakersfield.
The Philippes were one of Kern County's pioneer families, immigrants from Gap,
France who arrived in the U.S. in 1883 and subsequently founded the Universal
Hotel in the town of Sumner, now known as East Bakersfield. Phil attended St.
Joseph's School, graduated from Garces in 1954, and went on to Bakersfield
College and Fresno State. He maintained close contact with his former classmates
throughout his life. Phil's 35 years as a pharmaceutical representative enabled
him to enjoy his retirement to the fullest. He was an active member of the
Bakersfield Elks Club and loved playing gin rummy with his fellow Elks. Phil and
his wife, Karen traveled the world with their many friends. He was most proud of
his grandchildren, Ellen and Paul Krausse. From the basketball courts to the
softball fields to the Academic Decathlon Super Quiz, Papa was always on the
sidelines at Ellen's and Paul's activities to cheer them on. Phil is survived by
his beloved wife of 50 years, Karen; his son, Jeffrey and wife, Lynn; his
daughter, Dianne Stevenson and husband, Jon; his sister, Carolyn Edis and
husband, Art; and his brother, James and wife, Ann. He is also survived by his
sister-in-law, Judy Williams. Thank you to all of our dear family and friends
for their support during these past four months. We would also like to thank all
of the doctors and staff of Mercy Hospital, Health South, and Rosewood Health
Center. All were very caring and compassionate to Phil and his family. We are
grateful for their care, and for the services of Hoffmann Hospice. Rosary and
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
Church on Tuesday, September 30, at 9:00 a.m. Father Craig Harrison and Father
Ralph Belluomini will officiate. Phil will be buried in the Philippe family plot
at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, make memorial donations to Friends of
Mercy Foundation, P.O. Box 119, Bakersfield, CA 93302.