Edward C. Krause (December 14, 1914 – November 20, 1950) was an American businessman and Republican politician from La Crosse, Wisconsin.
He served three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the city of La Crosse.
In 1946, Ray Bice defeated Krause for reelection in the primary election.
He worked for the Oscar Mayer Company in Madison, Wisconsin, after his defeat.
He killed himself in La Crosse by shooting himself with a police officer's revolver at his former wife's house.