We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Jeffrey Kraus, age 75, on October 10, 2025.  Mr. Kraus was the father of Nicole Bubolz, Accounting Manager, Diocese of St. Petersburg.  He was a veteran who served in the US Airforce.

He is survived by his loving children: Lynn Kraus, Nicole (Ross) Bubolz, and Seth (Mary) Kraus, who will carry forward his spirit, resilience, and values. Jeff was also a cherished brother to Pam (Randy) Humphrey, Sue (Vic) Bauer, and Elise (Scott) Blasing, with whom he shared a lifetime of memories and unbreakable bonds.  He was a loving grandpa to twelve grandchildren: Kennedy (Nick), Sterling (Sara), Micah (Oliver), Simon, Salome, Anika, Avery, Owen, Thaddeus, Trason, Jaxon, and Parker.

Services were be held in Salisbury, NC.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Nicole Bubolz at Diocese of St. Petersburg, PO Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL  33743.

Complete obituary can be found at this link:  https://shorturl.at/3TyA1.

Please keep Nicole and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

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May his soul and the souls of all the faithful
departed, by the mercy of God, rest in peace!