Mark F. Krause

Mark Frederick Krause, age 74, of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Mark was born June 22, 1949, to the late Ernest Krause and Anna (Braun) Krause. Mark is survived by cousins and an uncle. He attended Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor where he was a member of the high school golf team. He then went onto Trinity University in Texas where he also played on the golf team. He later graduated with a degree in Business and Economics. Golf was a big passion of Mark’s. He was a very good player having qualified for the United States Amateur at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania along with achieving many other golf accomplishments. After returning home from college, Mark worked in construction and building with his father until he and his family opened Liberty Golf Range in Ann Arbor in 1977 and ran it successfully until 2002. It was at Liberty Golf Range that Mark first met Debbie Williams-Hoak. Mark was Debbie’s first golf coach and they developed a very special relationship over a 35-year period. Debbie, through Mark’s guidance, friendship, and love, experienced much success as a player and coach. Liberty Golf Range was a very special place for Mark as he developed many lifelong special relationships. Fishing was another passion of Mark’s as he would winter in Florida and enjoy many fishing opportunities. After retiring from Liberty Golf Range, Mark enjoyed reading, following the Stock Market and going to Train shows. The family would like to thank Glazier Commons at Chelsea Retirement Center, Ann Arbor Hospice, Dr. Bluhm, Katrina Elliott and all the wonderful caregivers that came together to help Mark. He was so grateful to all of you. A Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, January 18th, 2024 at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline. The family will receive friends from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M and then a service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Rev. Dr. James Tuttle will officiate the service. Memorial contributions in Mark’s name may be made to the Pioneer High School Golf Teams. Please send to: Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Booster Club, c/o Men’s & Women’s Golf, Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Contributions may also be made to the Magic of Christmas Foundation. Visit Magicofchristmasfoundation.org for donation information. To leave a memory you have of Mark, to sign his guestbook, or for directions, please visit www.rbhsaline.com.

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Mark F. Krause

June 22, 1949 - November 26, 2023