In Loving Memory
Bernard J. Schrauth, Jr.
May 23, 1930 - February 7, 2022

Bernard's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the Martin-Mattice Funeral Home Facebook page.

VISITATION
Friday, February 11, 2022
9:00 - 10:30 A.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Friday, February 11, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Holy Family Catholic Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Bill Schreiber

INURNMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Bernard J. Schrauth, Jr., son of Bernard J. and Ruth (Lillie) Schrauth, was born May 23, 1930 in Algona, Iowa.  He began his education at St. Joseph's School and graduated from Wesley High School. Following high school, Bernard served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  He was stationed in Tacoma, Washington and served on the U.S.S. Logan and the U.S.S. Fort Marion.  Bernard was awarded the Korean Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged on March 4, 1955.

On November 24, 1958 Bernard was united in marriage to Kathryn "Kay" Goetz at St. Joseph's Church in Wesley, Iowa.  They were blessed with three children.  Bernard worked in sales for many years.  He and Kay moved their family to Emmetsburg in 1964.  He completed his career selling cars for Ken Krause Motor.

Bernard and Kay wintered in Donna, Texas  for the past twenty years and had the opportunity to go again this winter.  Bernard enjoyed gardening each year.  He looked forward to having coffee at Krause's each morning with the guys.  Bernard will be remembered for his willingness to help others.  He was able to fix almost anything and was a talented woodworker.

Bernard was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg and V.F.W. Post #2295 where he served on the honor guard for many years.

Bernard passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg, Iowa at the age of 91.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Ruth Schrauth; brother, Paul Schrauth; and sisters, Barbara Lickteig, Lillian Williams and Katherine Byrne.

He is  survived by his wife, Kay of Emmetsburg, Iowa; his children, Ruth (Leon) Wojahn of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Dale (Shirley) Schrauth of Arthur, Iowa and John (Darlene) Schrauth of Bloomington, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home