In Memoriam - Douglas E. Krause

January 1, 2022

Upon retiring from Bennington College, Doug pursued his true calling in the service of others: for the Bennington Rotary Club as a 48-year Rotarian, as a Guardian ad Litem for the Bennington Courts, and for the Second Congregational Church. Doug was a volunteer. He ran the Rotary Youth Exchange Program for many years, finding local homes for overseas high school students and placing Bennington students in homes abroad. He was a champion of the Rotary 4 Way Test and Student Speech Competition. Doug rang the bells for the HEAT Project during the holiday season and pitched in annually at the Antique Car Show and Garlic Fest. He was active in the Second Congregational Church as a Trustee, Treasurer, and one who was always willing to help.

Doug's Guardian Ad Litem work in the Bennington Court System was his passion of later years. He began working with children and progressed to serve older adults, who were often in nursing homes needing help with financial management and government paperwork. Sometimes he simply took them Christmas shopping, to visit a relative, or just for a drive in the fresh air.

Doug loved travel. He visited all 7 continents in the last 10 years of his life and enjoyed numerous sailing adventures in the Caribbean, often with friends and up to three generations of family.

Service above self always comes to mind when remembering Doug. He was an active, committed Rotarian who was always ready to volunteer for any job that needed to be done. He was especially proud of the work he and fellow Rotarians put in to build the Jim Ross Pavilion at Willow Park.

Author: Kristi Cross (Club Member & Windmill Editor)
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