Gary Scott Kraus

Gary Scott Kraus left this earth on May 3, 2019 into the arms of his heavenly father. Gary was born on May 8, 1965 to William and Nancy (Folden) Kraus in Everett, Washington. He spent his early years living in Skykomish and moved with his family to Peshastin in 1968. He grew up on Peshastin Creek in his family’s orchard. Gary loved sports of all kind. Whatever season it was, that was his favorite. He spent his high school days playing football, basketball, and baseball. He was a baseball standout and attended the Mickey Owen’s Baseball School in Springfield, OH. Gary graduated from Peshastin-Dryden High School in 1983. In 1989 Gary married Kelly Piontek and had 2 beautiful daughters Megan and Melanie. Over the years Gary worked for The Leavenworth Golf Course, Northwest Wholesale, Chelan County Public Works, and McDougall & Sons. Gary was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He also loved golfing, softball, playing pool, coaching baseball and a good time with his many friends. One of his greatest joys in life was being a grandpa. 

Gary was blessed to meet his youngest granddaughter just before his passing. Gary was preceded in death by his father Bill Kraus and his brother Jeff Kraus. Gary is survived by his mother Nancy Kraus, brother Paul Kraus, and sister-in-law Kris Kraus all of Peshastin. Daughters Megan Solly (Skye) of Leavenworth Washington, Melanie Kraus of Tumwater, Washington, and his granddaughters Elaine and Amelia Solly of Leavenworth, Washington. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

A memorial will be held on Saturday, May 25 at 3:00 p.m. at The Dryden Gun Club.  The family would like to thank Gary’s many coworkers who donated their vacation time, and his many friends who helped Gary during his illness. Arrangements are being made by Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home.