Robert J. Krause, 82, of Emmaus, formerly of Schnecksville, died Sept. 9, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital — Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township.

He was the husband of Bonita (Arndt) Krause to whom he was married 57 years.

Born in Allentown, July 23, 1944, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Betty N. (Person) Krause.

He was a third generation co-owner of Krause Toyota in Fogelsville and the former Krause Dodge in Schnecksville throughout his entire adult life.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War era.

Active in the life of his church and community, he was a member of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church in Schnecksville where he sang with the choir.

He also sang with the Emmaus Chorale and Sacred Voices Choir.

He was a former member of the Upper Lehigh Lions Club, Schnecksville.

In addition to his wife, Bonnie, he is survived by his children, Jennifer K. Kaufman (Edward) of Harleysville, Ann K. Stump (Willis Jr.) of Fleetwood, Matthew R. Krause (Mary Kay) of Alburtis; sister, Mary E. Kobal (Paul Jr.) of Orefield; grandchildren, Samuel Kaufman, Sean Kaufman, Laurel Krause, Abby Stump, Katie Stump, Jacob Stump, Matthew Krause, Jr., Mabry Krause.

He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hazel Krause and a brother, Harry J. Krause.

Funeral services were held Sept. 15, at Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5500 Route 873, Schnecksville, with the Rev. Gordon A. Camp officiating.

Interment with military honors followed the service at Union Church Cemetery, Neffs.

The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert B. Krause Memorial Disaster Fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.