Virginia and Martin Krause Scholarship Fund
Virginia and Marty Krause have been fervent advocates of Martin Luther High School since before the school began 35 years ago. The couple volunteered tirelessly helping to raise fund for the construction of the building and for the ongoing ministry expenses.
Both helped with spring and fall rummage sales over the years, with Virginia missing only one until her passing. One of Virginia’s passions was to sort through the donated jewelry, make needed repairs, and bag it. She took unique pieces and made them into a dazzling Christmas tree artwork that sold at the dinner auction.
Marty and Virginia spearheaded the Spring Benefit Dinner for many years and continued their support by offering several challenge matches at the Joyful Thanks Fall Benefit. They also enjoyed purchasing dinners and items at the Oh! What a Knight Dinner Auction, often bidding far above the actual value of the items. They delighted in giving and found joy in sharing their blessings. Both were recipients of the Martin Luther Award.
Virginia was diagnosed with cancer in April 2016. While she was hospitalized in September, Marty and Virginia talked a lot about their life and Virginia shared her final wishes. One of them included a legacy that she wanted to leave. With the assistance of attorney Fred W. Krahmer, Marty established the Virginia and Martin Krause Scholarship Fund through the Mankato Area Foundation.
After Virginia passed away in September of 2016, Marty chose to create the Virginia and Martin Krause scholarship fund in her memory and to honor their family’s commitment to providing options for students. “We’ve been there (with MLHS) since Day 1,” said Marty, recalling the work involved with building the school in 1983. “We wanted something that would last forever.”
The Virginia and Martin Krause Scholarship Fund has been established through the Mankato Area Foundation to support students planning to attend Martin Luther High School.
The Virginia and Martin Krause Scholarship has been created to reward students who have exhibited a strong desire to be successful academically, as well as exemplifying a strong commitment to the community through service or having a history of involvement in extracurricular activities. Winners will be selected based on this criteria apart from their cumulative GPA. A local advisory committee will review eligible applicants.
“Both Virginia and I believed in the public school system," says Marty. “However, I also think it’s wonderful that we live in a society in which we have an opportunity to make a choice. In our own family, three of our children graduated from our public schools, and two graduated from Martin Luther High School.”
His goal for establishing this scholarship fund was not only to help current students enrolled at MLHS but also to attract new students who may not be able to attend without financial assistance.
“We were proud that this school is still here after 34+ years – and want it to be here for decades to come.” Martin also expressed the desire for more people to follow his example. “Virginia and I both hope others will consider a charitable contribution to Martin Luther through scholarships. It’s a wonderful legacy to leave for our next generation. Our goal was for this scholarship fund to last into perpetuity. and anyone who would like to join us is welcome.”
“Virginia and Marty have been a foundational cornerstone of the school with their past, present and future support," says Principal Paul Steinhaus. “There is no way that a nonprofit is going to survive without these kinds of gifts. We are built on the foundation of our supporters. This is just a great example—a legacy that helps students come to this school and be blessed by a Christian education.”
Scholarships from the fund will be available beginning in the 2018-2019 school year. Four or five students will each be awarded $2,000 annually. Recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Advisory Committee made up of people directly associated with MLHS. The scholarship was created to reward students who have exhibited a strong desire to be successful academically, as well as exemplifying a strong commitment to the community through service or having a history of involvement in extracurricular activities. Winners will be selected based on this criteria apart from the GPA. The goal is to not only help current students enrolled at MLHS but to attract new students who may not be able to attend without financial assistance.
*credits: Fairmont Sentinel, August 2, 2017 and Mankato Area Foundation
God bless the memory of Virginia Krause and the life of Martin Krause. To God be all the glory.
Gifts are welcome to this fund. Please make checks out to: The Virginia and Martin Krause Scholarship Fund.
Mail them directly to: The Mankato Area Foundation, 127 South Second Street, Suite 100, Mankato, MN 56001.
Thank you.
Both helped with spring and fall rummage sales over the years, with Virginia missing only one until her passing. One of Virginia’s passions was to sort through the donated jewelry, make needed repairs, and bag it. She took unique pieces and made them into a dazzling Christmas tree artwork that sold at the dinner auction.
Marty and Virginia spearheaded the Spring Benefit Dinner for many years and continued their support by offering several challenge matches at the Joyful Thanks Fall Benefit. They also enjoyed purchasing dinners and items at the Oh! What a Knight Dinner Auction, often bidding far above the actual value of the items. They delighted in giving and found joy in sharing their blessings. Both were recipients of the Martin Luther Award.
Virginia was diagnosed with cancer in April 2016. While she was hospitalized in September, Marty and Virginia talked a lot about their life and Virginia shared her final wishes. One of them included a legacy that she wanted to leave. With the assistance of attorney Fred W. Krahmer, Marty established the Virginia and Martin Krause Scholarship Fund through the Mankato Area Foundation.
After Virginia passed away in September of 2016, Marty chose to create the Virginia and Martin Krause scholarship fund in her memory and to honor their family’s commitment to providing options for students. “We’ve been there (with MLHS) since Day 1,” said Marty, recalling the work involved with building the school in 1983. “We wanted something that would last forever.”
The Virginia and Martin Krause Scholarship Fund has been established through the Mankato Area Foundation to support students planning to attend Martin Luther High School.
The Virginia and Martin Krause Scholarship has been created to reward students who have exhibited a strong desire to be successful academically, as well as exemplifying a strong commitment to the community through service or having a history of involvement in extracurricular activities. Winners will be selected based on this criteria apart from their cumulative GPA. A local advisory committee will review eligible applicants.
“Both Virginia and I believed in the public school system," says Marty. “However, I also think it’s wonderful that we live in a society in which we have an opportunity to make a choice. In our own family, three of our children graduated from our public schools, and two graduated from Martin Luther High School.”
His goal for establishing this scholarship fund was not only to help current students enrolled at MLHS but also to attract new students who may not be able to attend without financial assistance.
“We were proud that this school is still here after 34+ years – and want it to be here for decades to come.” Martin also expressed the desire for more people to follow his example. “Virginia and I both hope others will consider a charitable contribution to Martin Luther through scholarships. It’s a wonderful legacy to leave for our next generation. Our goal was for this scholarship fund to last into perpetuity. and anyone who would like to join us is welcome.”
“Virginia and Marty have been a foundational cornerstone of the school with their past, present and future support," says Principal Paul Steinhaus. “There is no way that a nonprofit is going to survive without these kinds of gifts. We are built on the foundation of our supporters. This is just a great example—a legacy that helps students come to this school and be blessed by a Christian education.”
Scholarships from the fund will be available beginning in the 2018-2019 school year. Four or five students will each be awarded $2,000 annually. Recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Advisory Committee made up of people directly associated with MLHS. The scholarship was created to reward students who have exhibited a strong desire to be successful academically, as well as exemplifying a strong commitment to the community through service or having a history of involvement in extracurricular activities. Winners will be selected based on this criteria apart from the GPA. The goal is to not only help current students enrolled at MLHS but to attract new students who may not be able to attend without financial assistance.
*credits: Fairmont Sentinel, August 2, 2017 and Mankato Area Foundation
God bless the memory of Virginia Krause and the life of Martin Krause. To God be all the glory.
Gifts are welcome to this fund. Please make checks out to: The Virginia and Martin Krause Scholarship Fund.
Mail them directly to: The Mankato Area Foundation, 127 South Second Street, Suite 100, Mankato, MN 56001.
Thank you.