George W. Krah 83 of Menominee, MI passed away on Friday April 17,2026 at the Harbors surrounded by his loving family. George was born on October 10, 1942 in Marinette, WI to William and Florence (Peterson) Krah. He graduated from Menominee High School Class of 1960. He enlisted in the United States Air Force serving 8 yrs which included a tour of duty in Vietnam. On August 29, 1964 George married his High School sweetheart Patricia LaLonde at Resurrection Parish. They were married for 61 fun loving years. They spent many of those years traveling across the United States and Europe. They spent 19 years in Orange Beach, AL during the winter and the last 4 winters in Cape Coral, FL.
After serving in the Air Force, George worked for the City of Menominee as the Cemetery Director and later became the Director of Public Works until his retirement in 2002. During this time, he was a coach for many youth sports teams. He served as School Board President for both Menominee Catholic Central and Menominee Public Schools. He was also an Alderman on the City Council. Then in 2004 he became the Mayor of his cherished Menominee. He served 8 years in this position before he stepped down, but he never stopped his care and concern for the community. With George’s beautiful tenor voice, he sang in the church choir and many weddings through the years. George loved to watch and cheer on the Green Bay Packers and The Fighting Irish when he could often be heard saying, “First One Today!”
Survivors include his wife of 61 years Patricia, Sons Michael(Julie)Krah, Patrick(Dawn)Krah, and Daughter Michelle(Patrick)Devine Grandchildren Jay(Angela)Smith, Kourtney(Matt) Birschbach, Chad(Kiley)Krah, Christian(Serina) Krah, Samantha(Cole)VanLanen, Brody(Special Friend Belle) Devine, Connor(Kristin)Krah and 4 Great Grandchildren Gavin and Mya Smith, Capri Krah, and Raylan Krah, Brother William and Mary Krah, Brother-in-law Gary Thyne, and many nieces and nephews. Special Friends Duane and Rita Wauters, Rob and Marci Jamo, Tony and Joanne Furton, Judy and Dennis Brewer.
George was preceded in death by his parents William and Florence Krah, In-laws Dorothy and Lawrence LaLonde, Brother John Krah and his wife Jane, Sister Faye Schahczenski and her husband Blaine, Sister Darlene Thyne and Granddaughter Cierra Krah.
Visitation will be held on Friday April 24, 2026 at Cadieu Funeral Home from 3:00 pm until time of Vigil Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for George on Saturday April 25, 2026 at 11:00 am at Holy Spirit Church with Father Zachary Mazurek officiating. A Luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at 1:45 pm with Military Honors conducted by the Military 20 Year Club.
A memorial will be established to honor George’s favorite charities.
A special thank you to Nikki and Brittany of U.P. Health System Home Care & Hospice and Janine of Corner Stone Care.
