Colleen Tonya (Krause) Straw, 68, of Emmaus, died Feb. 5 ^th , 2023 in Jacksonville, Fl   Married to Gerald Straw for 27 years.  Born in Allentown, PA and was a graduate of Emmaus High School Class of 1972. Colleen studied Elementary Education at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and at Eaton Hall College Retford United Kingdom graduating in 1976.

Colleen worked as a Sales Manager Krause Honda Ltd from 1972 to 1983. In 1983, she relocated to Jacksonville, Fl. and was Founder and CEO of North Florida Flight Center for over 25 years.  Specializing in flight training, aircraft sales, charter flights, and aircraft management.

Colleen was a Mary Kay Consultant for 33 years. She started Colleens Corner Ltd, her Ebay consignment business over 20 years ago. Colleen had her heart in PA and loved keeping in touch with friends from EHS and around the world that we met through our families Krause Honda Racing Team and East Coast Dunlop Tire business. She was a member of Emmaus Historical Society, and President of the Krause Family Reunion.

Survived : Sisters: Doreen, wife of J. Michael Lane of Bakersfield, CA., Darlene Krause-Clemence of Neffs, PA. Nieces & Nephews ; Jody Lane of Bakersfield, CA., Tammi Lane Perez wife of Carlos Perez of Bakersfield CA. Jared Clemence husband of Tarah Poochigian Clemence from Bakersfield, CA., Colin Clemence of Allentown, PA, Kiri Clemence of Arvada, CO., Aunt and Uncles :  Hannah Margetich of Alexandria, VA, Paul Scheltzer, husband of Karen of Bethlehem, PA. John Scheltzer of Allentown, Pa. Cousins : Bill Margetich of Leesburg, VA,  Dara Schlieker of  Alexandria, VA, Kim Cressman of Red Hill, Pa, Robin Florindi of Bethlehem, Pa Great Nieces & Nephews : Kayla Lane-Obee, Lane; Blake, Austin and Quinn Perez; Eleanor and Henry Clemence all from Bakersfield, CA.

Predeceased : parents; Ronald W. and Mary (Scheltzer) Krause of Emmaus, Pa.  Great Grandparents; Clarence W. & Angie (Snyder) Krause of New Tripoli, PA, Titus and Tatiana (Konovolov) Dubrosky of Bath, PA.  Grandparents: Harry L.and Lubov (Dubrosky) Scheltzer of Bethlehem, PA. Willard L. & Grace S. (Fogel) Krause of Emmaus, PA.

Funeral Service: Thursday April 20, 2023 at 12 Noon in Schantz Funeral Home P.C. 250 Main Street Emmaus, PA  Visitation 11:00  to 12  Noon at funeral home. Interment will follow at Western Salisbury Cemetery 3441 Devonshire Rd Allentown, Pa.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, we are accepting donations to start a scholarship fund in honor of Colleen T Krause Straw at her High School c/o Emmaus High School 17-31 Main Street Emmaus PA 18049.