David Alan Krause

David Alan Krause of Mt. Zion, Illinois, passed away after a courageous two year health battle on December 12, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on December 6, 1959, to Charles “Chuck” and Beverly “Bird” (Willson) Krause. He married the love of his life, Jeri Sue Ferguson, on July 28, 1984, in Decatur, Illinois.

David graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1978 and from Millikin University with his Bachelor's in Accounting in 1982. David began working at Decatur Ambulance in 1979 and worked there for his entire 41-year career. He was passionate about serving his community well.

David’s relationship with Jesus was of utmost importance to him. As long as he was able, he requested his favorite songs and raised his hands in worship. He was a faithful member of Renaissance Church and loved letting people know that his son works there.

David loved going to the beach in Florida with Sue and his family. He enjoyed taking his grandchildren to Disney World and spoiling them rotten. His children and his grandchildren were truly the light of his life.

Remaining to cherish David’s memory and build upon the legacy he left are his wife, Sue, children: Andrew, Ashley Kennedy (Jared), Chris (Tori), and Matt (Teaven), grandchildren: Jude, Everett, Audrey, Jacqueline, Graham, Cooper, and Charleigh, brother: Kenny (Hanh), in-laws: David Ferguson (Jean) and Vicki Wrigley (Jim), nieces and nephews: Ryan Ferguson (Danica), Sarah Park (Jared), Conor Wrigley (Madison), and Kate Pletsch (Austin), special friends: Rachel, Steve, Jacob, and Ella Spaide, and many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, David and Barbara Ferguson, and sister, Julie.

The family sends their sincere gratitude to all of the amazing medical professionals that have worked on Dave’s case or supported Dave’s medical care over the last two years. They are forever grateful to Dr. Velasco, infusion nurses, and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Dr. Jameson and Memorial Specialty Care Nephrology, Dr. Ortiz at BJC, Frensius Kidney Care Decatur, Erin and Traditions Palliative Care, Dr. Gertz and Mayo Clinic, Long Creek Fire Department, DMH Interventional Radiology, and DMH Emergency Room.

David requested that those attending his visitation wear a Disney or tropical shirt. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday. December 18, 2025, at Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Renaissance Church, with Jeff Watts officiating. David will be laid to rest at Mt. Gilead Cemetery.

Memorial donations in David’s memory may be directed to Renaissance Church, Give Kids The World Village, or Ruby’s Rescue and Retreat in McLean, IL.