Gerald "Jerry" Kraus and Judith "Judi" (Johnston) Kraus were married on August 3, 1963 on St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dodgeville. They have three daughters: Cindy (Alan) Downs of Blue Mounds, Carla (Jeff) Vivian of Dodgeville, and Susanne (Rick) Niehaus of Marshfield. Jerry and Judi have one grandson and four granddaughters: Zachary, Ciara, Kira, Cassidy, and Gabriella. They will be celebrating their anniversary with a family gathering.