Richard A. Krause
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In Loving Memory of:
Dr. Richard A. Krause
Date of Passing: December 30, 2020
Age: 74
Hometown: Chattanooga, Tennessee
About Richard
What was your loved one's occupation?
"Dr. Krause was a prominent Gastroenterologist. He retired from his private practice in 2008 to follow his passion in Clinical Research, the founder and Medical Director of ClinSearch, retiring in 2018."
What did your loved one enjoy doing?
"Richard loved giving back to the community; he will be remembered for fun and gifts to underprivileged children at the annual ClinSearch Children's Hoilday Party and Children's Halloween Party held at ClinSearch fully decorated with spooks and goblins for both patients and children.
He enjoyed weekly "Boys Night Out" Dinner and a Movie especially anything "SyFy". Richard loved the outdoors, hiking, riding bikes and walking his two favorite "Westies" Sophie and Sebastian.
Richard was an avid traveler with a love for exotic destinations and animals. He served on the Board of Directors at the Chattanooga Zoo, and was instrumental in bringing the Giraffes to the Zoo. He enjoyed taking Children and Adults on a private behind the scenes to feed the Giraffes and other animals in the Zoo."
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Submitted by:
Shirley Krause,
Wife