PALMYRA: Kraus, Richard E. “Mouse”, passed away after a battle with cancer on March 25, 2015. Mouse was born in Newark, NY on Nov. 12, 1947 to Peter J. and Eleanor R. Kraus. He is survived by his brother Robert (Tracy) Kraus and nieces and nephews as well as many friends. Richard is predeceased by his parents and sister Sandra J. Plain. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 31 years. Richard enlisted in the United States Marine Corp on May 6, 1966 and first served in Hawaii and then Vietnam with M Co. 3^rd Battalion 9^th Regt. 3^rd Marine Div. I Corp. Wounded in combat, Richard was a Purple Heart recipient. Following his tour in Vietnam, Richard was stationed at Camp LeJeune, N.C. with the 8^th Marine Regt. Headquarters as corporal and sergeant of the guard. In addition to the Purple Heart, Richard was the recipient of the Good Conduct medal and many other citations. He was a lifetime member of the disabled Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Richard was active in the VFW as Post Commander (3 terms), County Council (2 terms) and District Commander. He also served as Historian and on the Council of Administration for Dept. of NY and in many other supporting roles. Mouse was a member of the VFW Honor Guard. The funeral home proudly flies the United States Marine Corp Flag in honor of Richard's service to our country. Mouse enjoyed muscle cars, football and building model ships and planes in his retirement. Calling hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Friday, April 3 (note date) at the Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc. 123 W. Main St., Palmyra. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 10am on Sat., April 4 in Palmyra Cemetery (please meet at the Vienna St. gate). Please consider memorials to the Newark VFW Honor Guard, 225, E. Union St., Newark, NY 14513.