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Comal County Judge Sherman Krause died in his home early Feb. 7, according to a news release.
What we know
No cause of death was specified, but county officials are mourning the death, calling Krause more than a leader, the release states.
“Our Comal County family is devastated by this loss. Judge Krause was more than a leader. He was a colleague, a mentor, and a friend to many,” County Public Information Officer Cary Zayas said in the release.
Precinct 2 Commissioner Scott Haag requested flags be flown at half-staff following the death of Krause, according to a second release that followed soon after.
An interim judge will be appointed by county commissioners to fulfill the unexpired term until after the general election, according to county code Sec. 87.042. No timeline was determined, but code requires an appointment within 61 days of the vacancy.
Krause was first elected to office in 2010, officially taking the reins Jan. 1, 2011, according to the release.
Most recently, Krause was present as county commissioners accepted a $1.25 million grant to bolster storm and flood water warning systems in the county, following the July flooding, as previously reported by Community Impact.
