John A. Krause, 80, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at home.  Born in Westfield, he was lifelong resident of Agawam.  John worked at Pratt & Whitney, Monsanto, and for Local 43 the Heat and Frost Insulators Union.  He was also in the National Guard for six years.  He leaves his wife, Mildred (Feliciano) Krause, a son, John J. Krause of Agawam, four nieces and two nephews.  Calling hours are Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 10am-11:30am in Solemnity with the praying of the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, at the Curran Jones Funeral Home, 745 Cooper Street followed by a Mass at 12 noon at Sacred Heart Church, 1061 Springfield Street with burial in Springfield Street Cemetery, all in Feeding Hills.