Dr. Charles Krause (IABE ’59)

April 21, 1937 – February 7, 2013

Dr. Charles (“Chuck”) Joseph Krause, a recognized leader a leader in the field of otolaryngology, whose contributions to medicine affected the lives of millions of people globally, entered the Chapter Eternal on February 7, 2013.He died in Naples, Florida.

Chuck Krause, was born in Slater, Iowa, to William Henry Krause and Ruby Irene Hitz.Krause attended the University of Iowa and was initiated into the Iowa Beta chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon on December 3, 1956.He received SAE badge number 96388.He was active in the fraternity and was a brilliant student.After his graduation in 1959, brother Krause attended medical school at the University of Iowa.  He received his medical degree in 1962 and joined the Iowa faculty after completing his residency in otolaryngology.

In 1977, he was recruited by the University of Michigan and served as the chair of the U-M Medical School’s Department of Otolaryngology from 1977 until 1992.  At Michigan, Dr. Krause transformed the department into a premier position among academic institutions internationally. He later served as chief of clinical affairs, senior associate dean, and senior associate hospital director at Michigan.  He remained active on thefaculty until 2000, and served in leadership positions in the Hospitals and Health Centers and Medical School.

On a national level, Krause served as president of several prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; the American Society of Head and Neck Surgery; the American Board of Otolaryngology; and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

A medical visionary, gifted surgeon andmentor to others, Dr. Krause dedicated himself to the highest standards of professionalism, academic research, and patient care.