Hildegard Helene Krause Obituary
The memory of Hildegard Helene Krause of Giddings, Texas, who passed away on December 31, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl A. Winkler Jr. and Helene Winkler (Eschberger); her husband Arnold Krause; her son-in-law Edward Zoch; her grandson Matthew Krause; and her siblings, Adelheide Yurk, Eleonora Schulze, Erna Polnick, Ewald Winkler, Gotthilf Winkler and Herbert Winkler.
She is survived by: her children, Jane Hoffman (Dwight) of Northrup, Irene Hempel (David) of Northrup and Billy Krause (Lorraine Dean) of Round Top; her grandchildren, Carrie Gonzales of Giddings, Christiane Hobbs (Monty) of Mansfield, Shannon Zoch (Lisa) of California, Stephen Hoffman (Stephaine) of Louisiana, Dr. Amanda Croll (Nicholas) of California, Alyce Lagrone (Keith) of Katy, Timothy Hoffman (Katelyn) of Sachse, Amy Billig (Joseph) of Giddings and John Hempel (Anjelika) of Richmond; her great grandchildren, Dylan Zoch (Sarah), Michelle Gonzales, Lilianne Cruz, Micah Hobbs, Johanna Hobbs, Ryan Kent Zoch, Margeaux Hoffman, Anderson Hoffman, Gabriel Croll, Jacob Croll, Ryan Lee Lagrone, Violet Lagrone, Scarlet Lagrone, Eloise Hoffman, Lucas Hoffman, Abigail Billig, Audrey Hempel and Marissa Hempel; and her great great grandchildren, Helen, Cole, Levi and Bradley. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.
Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Hour, St. Paul Restoration fund, or the charity of one's choice.
