Helen C. Krauss

Helen C. Krauss, 69, of Decatur Indiana passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 28, 1956, in Nicholasville, Kentucky to Raymond L. and Barbara (McGrann) Kincaid. She married Curt Krauss on October 5, 1985. 

Throughout her life, Helen was deeply involved in various organizations, including the American Legion Post #43 Auxiliary, Decatur Moose Lodge #1311, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6236 Auxiliary, and the Decatur Eagles Lodge Aerie #2653. She devoted over 40 years to her career at REV in Decatur and spent 20 years as a bar manager at the American Legion in Decatur, building lasting relationships and a reputation for her kindness and commitment to service.

Helen was a diehard Kentucky Wildcats fan.

Survivors include her husband, Curt Krauss of Decatur, Indiana; mother, Barbara Kincaid of Decatur, Indiana; two sons, Daniel Mickley and David (Amanda) Mickley both of Decatur, Indiana; three brothers, Billy Kincaid of Cathedral City, California, Rick Kincaid of Billings, Montana and Mark (Katie) Kincaid of Inverness, Florida; two sisters, Susan (Ted) Buuck and Libby (Joe) Alberding both of Decatur, Indiana; six grandchildren, Alec Ellis, Evynne Mickley, Lydia Mickley, Gregg Shoaf, Carissa Mickley, and Isabelle Mickley.

Helen was preceded in death by her father, Raymond L. Kincaid; daughter, Angie Mickley; brother, Raymond E. Kincaid; and sister, Cecile Lynn Kincaid.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur with Life Celebrant Molly Farthing officiating. Burial will follow in the Decatur Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. 

Preferred memorials can be given to the Moose Heart.

Arrangements by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana