Edward C. Krause (December 14, 1914 – November 20, 1950) was an American businessman and Republican politician from La Crosse, Wisconsin. He served three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the city of La  Crosse. He died by suicide.

Edward C. Krause
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the La Crosse 1st district
In office
January 6, 1941 – January 6, 1947
Preceded byRudolph Schlabach
Succeeded byRaymond Bice Sr.
Personal details
Born(1914-12-14)December 14, 1914
La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedNovember 20, 1950(1950-11-20) (aged 35)
La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathSuicide
Resting placeOak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCharlotte Ann Urban

Biography

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Born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Krause graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1932 and went to La Crosse State Teachers College. From 1941 until 1947, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican. During that time, he worked in a freight transportation company. In 1946, Ray Bice defeated Krause for reelection in the primary election. He worked for the Oscar Mayer Company in Madison, Wisconsin, after his defeat. He killed himself in La Crosse by shooting himself with a police officer's revolver at his former wife's house.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1946,' Biographical Sketch of Edward C. Krause, pg. 49
  2. ^ 'La Crosse Tribune,' "Ex-La Crosse Assemblyman Takes Own Life," November 20, 1950, pg. 1
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Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the La Crosse 1st district
January 6, 1941 – January 6, 1947
Succeeded by