Dr. Krause, born on March 14, 1914 in Winfield, Kansas, graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1939 and was a member of The Toga, Honorary Professional Association.  He received his dermatology and syphilology training at Cleveland City Hospital from 1940-1943, and practiced in Oakland, California, from 1945-1971.  Dr. Krause held a teaching position as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF from 1945-1971, and gave dermatology lectures for Providence Hospital College of Nursing in Oakland, California.  His contributions to the professional societies include serving as President of the San Francisco Dermatological Society and of Providence Hospital Staff in Oakland, California..