Letter to Dave, from his sister, Martha

My niece, Kate, was born on June 1 last year. Her other grandmother, born on June 22, then commented that “all the best people are born in June.” Being a June baby myself, I readily agreed. With all due respect, she was wrong.

The best person was born in April. April 20, 1952 to be specific. Dave was the best person. Kind, loyal, genuine. A supreme husband, father, son. And brother. And I should know; we were born a mere 14 months apart. I was privileged and honored to know him for 56 years.

I won’t recount our early adventures; watching a fake TV on the wall; being put out of the car to walk home because we were bickering in the back seat. And then being picked up by the neighbors who had the first air-conditioned car we had ever seen.

When Dave met Donna in 1978 it was obvious that this was it. And he was right. Donna was a “true Krache” from the start. And then, Allison. Dave was so excited that she was coming. He knew she would be a girl when Donna went into labor in the early morning after what we will politely call a late night. Allison, do you remember him explaining Canadian football to you during your late night feedings? And then Annie; the Doc. I remember him telling me about the time you put a piece of your batty in his brief case so he wouldn’t forget you when he was away from home. Annie, he will never forget you.

Dave was a true and kind friend. Always there for anyone who needed him.
His care and concern for his family, friends and community were apparent. He was driven by a desire to make things good and right and better for others.

I was proud and thrilled to have him walk me down the aisle when I married Bob.

I will miss him terribly. He will always be in my heart.

Love, T XOXO

Donations in Dave's Honor

In addition to donations to MUST Ministries and St. Vincent de Paul of St. Joseph's in Marietta (see first post of this blog for contact info on both organizations), donations may also be made in Dave/Dad's name to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park:

The account has now been established and can begin to accept donations.
Checks should be made payable to: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
Please include a note that the donation is for the "David R. Krache Memorial" and to write this information on the memo line of the check.

Mail to the following address:
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Attention: Retha Stephens
900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144

Pictures of Dave

Please feel free to take a look at some good memories of Dave.

If you have any photos you want to contribute, please email them to:
amkgiddens@gmail.com

For pictures of Dave/Dad, click here.

Services for Dave Krache

Thank you to everyone who has been our leaning shoulders during this time.

For those out of town:

Dignity Memorial Travel Desk: 1-800-224-4177

Give them the following info:
Funeral Home: Winkenhofer
Reference #: 7132
Name of Deceased: David Ramsay Krache

We were given this by the funeral home. They said sometimes it's not the best rate for flights, rental cars, and hotels, but other times it is.

Visitation will be at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home on Monday, June 15th, from 4pm-9pm.
Winkenhofer Funeral Home
2950 Cobb Pwky NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152
770-422-7299

A mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 16th at 11am and is open to all.

The graveside service will immediate follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Park (next to Winkenhofer Funeral Home), on a hill that overlooks Kennesaw Mountain.

On Tuesday, June 16th, the Krache family is having a party at their house.
We want to celebrate his life, because we all want to remember the happy times. Please join us after the graveside service at the Krache residence.

In leiu of flowers, please feel free to make donations to any of the three organizations Dave/Dad supported and loved:

* Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park - Details forthcoming
* MUST Ministries in Cobb County/Marietta (678-218-4513)
* St. Vincent de Paul at Saint Joseph's Church (770-422-5633)

Thank you all,

The Krache Family