On Thursday, January 11, 2024, the Chicago Bulls honored Jerry Krause at the United Center and inducted him into the team’s Ring of Honor. But the Chicago Bulls’ fans booed the late former two-time NBA Executive of the Year. The former Bulls GM, Jerry Krause was booed during the team’s Ring of Honor ceremony at halftime when his wife Thelma appeared in his place on the screen. She was emotional when fans started booing her late husband. This disgusting incident led Stacey King to share his thoughts on the classless boos that Jerry Krause received during the Ring of Honor. Meanwhile, the fans have been thrown into a frenzy to know who is Jerry Krause’s wife Thelma. Delve deep into the details and learn more about her.
Who Is Jerry Krause’s Wife?
On January 11, the Chicago Bulls arranged a Ring of Honor celebration for Jerry Krause when his wife Thelma broke into tears when fans booed him. The wife of the former GM, Thelma Krause did not even stand up to acknowledge when Jerry Krause’s name came up. Instead of standing up, Thelma broke into teams because of the disrespect given by the fans. Three-time NBA champ, Stacey King who now is associated with the Bulls as an analyst, shared his view on this behavior of the audience toward Jerry Krause’s wife.
Stacey King said “Chicago is a sports town. What we witnessed today when Jerry Krause’s name was called, the people that booed Jerry Krause and his widow, who was accepting the honor for him, was the worst thing I’ve ever seen in my life.” He further added, “I hurt for that lady. [She] was brought to tears. Whoever booed her in this arena should be ashamed of themselves. That’s not Chicago. That’s New York, Philly.”
Thelma Krause’s husband Jerry Krause passed away on March 21, 2017. He was 77 years old at the time of his demise. Now his wife Thelma Krause and his stepchildren, Stacy and David are surviving him. Speaking of Thelma Krause, she is an influencer but predominantly known as the wife of late NBA hall of fame Jerry Krause. She was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, on January 20, 1944. She is a grandmother to her grandchildren, living in Highland Park. She is an alumna of Northeastern Illinois University and graduated in 1962. From her previous marriage with John Schiff, she has two children.