Friends and Family of David Kraus '73

The friends and family of David Kraus fund this scholarship to honor his memory and legacy. David graduated from UWM with a history major in 1973. He was very proud of his acceptance to the national history academic honor society Phi Alpha Theta while in college, and that he passed his love of history on to his sons.

David retired from ConAgra Foods in 2018 and mentored many professional colleagues throughout his forty-year career in healthcare security. He was a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Industrial Security, where he received a Certified Protection Professional designation.

He was a devoted father and husband and enjoyed spending time with his family more than anything else, especially their travels to historic places. He will be remembered for his wit, his compassion for everyone, and his passionate support for his Wisconsin home teams.

David passed on December 11, 2022, and is survived by his wife, Peggy; sons, Colin (Angie) Kraus, Jeffrey (Ali Schippel) Kraus and Matthew Kraus, all of Denver, CO along with a brother, two sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, his mother in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.