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Virgie Rihner Kraus
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Virgie Rihner Kraus
June 27, 2020
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Obituary for Virgie Rihner Kraus
Virgie Rihner Kraus passed away peacefully at the age of 89, on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at her home in Covington, LA. She was born in New Orleans, LA to the late William Rihner and Bertha Verret Rihner. Virgie was a resident of St. Bernard Parish until her retirement from Bell South Telephone Company, when she moved to St. Tammany Parish, LA. She was the wife of the late Charles Kraus for 29 years. Mother of Joni Blum (Michael), the late William Judge (Janelle), Michael Judge (Kathleen), Mary Reeves (Matthew), and Robert Judge (Annette). Grandmother of Melissa Ardoin, Katharine Blum, Heather Judge, Meredith Casimiro, Shane Judge, Ryan Judge, Nicholas Frank, Jennifer Cavalier, Scott Reeves, Corrie Moran, Olivia Dendy, Zachariah Judge, John Judge, William Judge, and Philip Judge. She is also survived by 14 great grandchildren. Virgie was a member of The American Telephone Pioneers, The Daughters of the American Revolution, North Shore Republican Women and The Northshore Newcomers Club. A devout Catholic, she had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother, the Rosary, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass, Friday, July 10, 2020, 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment immediately following Mass at St. Joseph's Abbey, 7536 River Road, St. Benedict, LA. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com