Krause Funeral Home
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield
Wisconsin
53072
Krause Funeral Home
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield
Wisconsin
53072
Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
734 Glenview Avenue
Wauwatosa
Wisconsin
53213
Passed away unexpectedly at home on April 8, 2016, at the age of 36. Born in Springfield, IL, Cliff was the youngest of four. While he is now reunited with his father and namesake he leaves behind his mother Mary Ehlert, and three sisters Tamie (Samuel) Penning, Melody (Brian) Shacter and Fran Crawley. In 1999Continue Reading
Passed away unexpectedly at home on April 8, 2016, at the age of 36. Born in Springfield, IL, Cliff was the youngest of four. While he is now reunited with his father and namesake he leaves behind his mother Mary Ehlert, and three sisters Tamie (Samuel) Penning, Melody (Brian) Shacter and Fran Crawley. In 1999 Cliff met the love of his life Rebecca and they married in June 2002. They have a beautiful daughter, Mackenzie who was born in 2003. With the marriage to Rebecca, he gained his second family, parents Mary Kay and Jerry and brothers Ted and Matt, whom he loved dearly. Cliff's smile and enthusiasm for life will be missed by many, including his grandmother Lorraine Ehlert, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephew and friends.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Friday, April 15, 2016 from 4-6:45PM. Celebration of Life at 7PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, April 16, 2016 at St. Jude the Apostle, 734 Glenview Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin at 10:30AM. Burial to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made directly to the family for Mackenzie's education.
Cliff's motto in life was, "life should be lived relaxed and comfortable." So as a final tribute the family requests that guests' attire be casual. Jeans and t-shirts are encouraged and welcomed.
Your battle has ended now rest.