Firefighter Lee Kraus

Photo of Firefighter Lee Kraus
Last Call: Tue, Jul 1st, 2025
Date of Incident: Sun, Jun 29th, 2025
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Service Time: 27 years
Age: 53

Incident

While at the firehouse after responding to multiple emergency calls, Firefighter Kraus called out for help from other firefighters.

Firefighters found him suffering an apparent heart attack and initiated care. He was then transported to an area hospital for treatment, where he died two days later.

Agency

Saint Louis Fire Department Patch
1421 North Jefferson Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63106
(314) 533-3406

Tributes

There is 1 tribute for Firefighter Lee Kraus.

Firefighter Lee Kraus
Left on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025

Thank you for your service, sir. Rest in peace. Forever a hero.