KRAUS, Richard D., 55, of Dayton passed away Friday, September 16, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. He was also a former residence of Riverside Nursing Home for 5 years. Richard is survived by his mother Dorothy Kraus; brothers Gregory (Loretta), Michael (Carloyn), and David (Carla) Kraus; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Andrew Kraus; brother Andrew Kraus and sister-in-law Kathy. Richard was a veteran in the U.S. Army with service in Vietnam. Services will be held 10:30AM Friday, September 23, 2005 at St. Francis Church of Assisi, 6245 Wilmington Pike. Family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or for Cancer Research. Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.newcomerfamily.com.