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Betty June Krahn of San Antonio passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the age of 88. Born June 5th, 1934 in San Antonio to Arvin and Lucille Popham. Betty was raised by her loving stepfather Landrum Loftin. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Edmund Henry Krahn, daughter Brenda Krahn Decker and brother Arvin; brothers-in-law Harold Krahn and Carol Nell. Betty graduated from Jefferson High School in San Antonio. Her first job that she was so proud of, was at Kiddie Park on Broadway for 25 cents an hour. Betty and Edmund were married on April 10th, 1953 and spent the next 62 years together until his death in 2015. Their first child, Brenda June, was born in July 1954. Their second child, Bruce Wayne was born in February of 1958. Betty was very involved in the Hope Lutheran Church and was instrumental in getting the church started, then later Zion Lutheran Church in Helotes, Texas. In 1972, Betty & Edmund started their own company, The E.H. Krahn Car Washes. Betty did the bookkeeping and Edmund managed and oversaw the business. Later their son, Bruce joined them in the family business. Betty was very active in several organizations including, President of the San Antonio Anglers club for several years, alongside her husband. She was also a lifetime member and director, while serving on numerous committees at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition. The calf scramble committee was very near and dear to her heart. She spent numerous years enjoying traveling with her family and friends, gambling trips being one of her favorites. Betty’s greatest joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She supported them in everything they did. They were the light of her life. She is survived by her son, Bruce Wayne Krahn (Tamra), grandchildren, Justin Robbins of San Antonio, Jennifer Griffin (Justin) of Hondo, and Brooke Krahn of Lakehills. Great Grandchildren; Lucas & Brendan Griffin; sisters in law Dorothy Nell, Joan (Bob) Andress, Clara Harper, Ann Krahn; brother-in-law Melvin (Margie) Krahn, two half-sisters, Anilee Burke and Minnie, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services for Betty will be held on Friday, May 26th at Mission Park North. Visitation will be at 11am followed by the funeral service at 12pm noon. Services will conclude at the funeral home, burial will be Tuesday, May 30th at 11am at the Quihi Cemetery in Quihi, TX. Memorials can be made in her memory to either the American Cancer Society or the Shriner’s Hospital.

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Betty J. Krahn

June 5, 1934 - May 23, 2023