Frederick J. Karau

Albert Karau came to Blackfoot, Idaho, in the mid-1950s as a young German immigrant with little more than determination and hope. With encouragement from a friend and support from his uncle, he enrolled in the welding program at Idaho State College. That opportunity transformed his life, equipping him with the skills that led to a successful career in welding, American citizenship, and the ability to provide a stable future for his family.
Albert’s wife, Christine, also attended Idaho State, where she took language courses. Education became a family tradition: their son Albert (Bert) Jr. began his college education at ISU before later graduating from the University of Idaho, while their son Fred graduated from ISU in 1983 with a double major in History and Political Science.