James Matthew Kraus Obituary
The memory of James Matthew Kraus of Crossville, Tennessee, who passed away on November 23, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Matthew Kraus to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roland Paul Kraus and Gladys Kraus (Matthews); his sister Jean Blodgett; and his former wife Wendy Ross. He is survived by: his wife Kathy Kraus (Stadler); his children, Heidi Minick (James), Tedd Kraus, Andrew Kraus (Cindy) and Jon Kraus (Julie); his grandchildren, Grant Minick (Emma), Emily D'Alesio (Donald), Olivia Kraus (Nick), Brendan Kraus, Jaiden Kraus and Jensen Kraus; and his great grandchildren, Maggie Minick and Thomas Minick.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 29th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Cumberland Fellowship (1640 West Ave, Crossville, TN 38555).
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Jim's memory to Christian Academy of the Cumberlands (https://www.cacknights.com) 325 Braun St., Crossville 38555; or Mission Bible Training Center 3889 Sparta Hwy, Crossville 38752 are much appreciated.
