Obituaries
James K. “Jim” Krous, 77
September 18, 2024
James K. “Jim” Krous, 77, of Hackettstown, NJ passed on September 18, 2024 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lancaster, PA to the late William E. and Sarah Husson Krous.
He graduated from McCaskey High School, learned to sew on his mother’s treadle machine, and began his career as owner of James K. Krous Upholstery Service.
Jim was a master of antique automobile upholstery and restorations. His awards began with the 100 point restoration of his ’62 Impala SS, and he continued winning annual accolades for proven expertise in his trade at shows across the country, from the Hershey Antique Car Show to the Concourse de Elegance at Pebble Beach.
Jim is survived by his wife, Denise (Boettner) Krous, daughters Stacy Krous and Jennifer (Michael) Dietlein, son Todd (Melissa) Wohlsen, 7 grandchildren and siblings William Krous (husband of the late Nancy), Robert (Kathleen) Krous and Shirley Simmons (wife of the late Charles “Chub”).
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
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Condolences to the Family
February 16, 2025
I have been trying to get a holed of Jim for a couple of weeks and I told my daughter I said something’s not right so her would be an FBI look it up and and said Mr Krous passed away. I said oh my God I am so sorry so sorry what a lovely man he did an engine for me about three years ago wonderful person. I also have a place in Lancaster Pennsylvania. I told Jim to take his family there if he wanted to use the house, he said one day. My name is Rich Desano by the way
November 03, 2024
Greatly saddened to read of Jim’s passing. Best friends for a few years from age 17 to 21 or so. Many many memories, all of which still make me smile. Roughly 20 years ago we crossed paths for the last time at the UPS terminal. Not sure we even spoke – just looked at each other and cracked up. We were both lucky we survived our very wild youth and we both knew it simultaeneously.
Condolences to his family. A good guy is gone but he led his life on his terms.
And yes, the next tree I plant will be forever in his memory.
Michael Dyer
November 03, 2024
Jim was an amazing upholster. He made a custom interior for my 1947 Ford. My Father did the body and paint work on his Impala SS. Jim was a good man.
November 03, 2024
to the krous family,
was saddened to read one of my neighbors growing up on Maple ave passed away.
November 01, 2024
I’ll certainly be missing the little chats Uncle Jim and I would have. And all the rides in his cool cars. As well as those entrusted to his skilled hands. Keep on Cruisin Uncle Jim. Sending big hugs to his family and mine.
Susie
