Timothy L. Krauss

July 8, 1958 - April 1, 2020

***Please read to bottom of obituary for service information update*** Timothy “Timmy” Leonard Krauss, of Franklinville for many years, passed away on April 1, 2020 at the age of 61 years. Husband of Michele Krauss (nee Loeber). Beloved father of Stephanie Krauss of Williamstown, NJ, Emily Krauss of Franklinville, NJ, and step-father of Charles Vernamonti of Franklinville, NJ. Proud grandfather of Sean O’Hara of Pittsgrove, NJ. Beloved son of the late Leonard “Dutch” and Joan Krauss. Loving brother of Theresa Cotton (Joe) of Marmora, NJ, Joan Mendek (Bill) of Blackwood, NJ, Lisa Krauss of Blackwood, NJ, and Michael Krauss (Judy) of Franklinville, NJ. Timothy is also survived by his mother-in-law Regina G. Loeber of Marlton, NJ, several brothers and sisters in law, many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces, nephews, and aunts, with Dorothy Penrose of Swarthmore, PA. being his godmother. Timmy was born in Philadelphia, Pa. He graduated from the West Catholic Boys High School in 1977. He worked at the Philadelphia Naval Ship Yard, Ace Air Freight, and then worked for himself in a home improvement business. If anyone was asked to describe Timmy in one word it would be “prankster”. Timmy could be found on multiple occasions pulling his pants up really high, turning his hat backwards, and impersonating Urkel to a tee. He particularly loved annoying his loving parents Dutch and Joan with pranks, loud noises and practical jokes. Timmy could always find a way to make anyone laugh and often times would not stop until you did. If you got stunned by a loud crashing sound of a lid to a pot being smashed on the ground, you knew Timmy was close by. He loved spending time with his family, especially at the beach. Timmy loved family gatherings and help hosting the world-famous pig roast. There was never a party, BBQ or any event where you did not know Timmy was there. Timmy possessed an unbroken love for his daughter Emily and loved spending time with her son Sean. He recently had a special one-on-one day with the apple of his eye, his grandson Sean, and spent the whole day exploring the Battleship New Jersey together. His passions in life involved family, fishing, and animals. Timmy would be in his element when he was out on a boat fishing, pulling family and friends on a raft, and laughing as he made them fall off. He also had a love of animals and could be found sneaking them table scraps when he thought no one was looking. Timmy was and always will be the world’s best hugger. He was an avid high school and college basketball fan with his daughter Stephanie being his favorite player, and she was his #1 fan. Timmy never missed a single basketball game of Stephanie’s entire career from grade school throughout college. He truly was her #1 fan through basketball and life. He enjoyed attending his nieces and nephews sporting events. Life will not be the same now that Timmy is gone, but we know that he is looking down on us all planning his next prank from above. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Peace Parish, 32 Carroll Avenue, Williamstown, NJ 08094. Urn burial will follow at 12:30 PM at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, 1600 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Timmy’s memory to the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center, P.O. Box 475, 125 County House Road, Blackwood, NJ. 08012. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com * * * * * * * * * *