"A true sweetheart of a man and always was a gentleman!!! Loved all my talks with him and even a few checkers games!! Thoughts and prayers to the family for your loss of a wonderful man, but rest assured he loved his family and his beloved Rena. "
In loving memory of
Eldo Carl Kruse
May 5, 1926 - October 6, 2017
Eldo Carl Kruse, 91, of Allison, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison. He was born on May 5, 1926, in Bristow, Iowa, to Fred and Cena (Werkman) Kruse.
Eldo attended Brushy Mound School in Bristow. He was united in marriage to Rena Cavozza on June 10, 1950, in Staten Island, New York. Eldo served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He had the pleasure of being part of the Honor Flight and went to Washington, D.C. in 2013, with his brothers Harold and Herman.
He was a farmer and enjoyed it dearly. Eldo was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church - Vilmar, in rural Greene. He enjoyed fishing, playing checkers and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Eldo loved everything John Deere, including tractors, toys and memorabilia.
Eldo is survived by his children Mary (Dan) Graeser of Waverly, Ida Beaver of Mason City and JoAnn (Kim) Miller of Allison, grandchildren Andrew Kruse (Samantha), Mark Graeser (Megan), Robert Beaver (Becky), Kristi Miller (Travis), Matt Graeser (Marlee), Becky Kibbee (Jamie) and Daniel Beaver (Angie), twenty-four great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Cathy Kruse (Gary), brother Harold (Marlys) Kruse, sister Ida Mae (Richard) Litterer, sisters-in-law Donna Kruse and Sharon Kruse, along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Cena, wife Rena, brothers Elmer, Emil, William, and Herman, sister Anna Reed, son John, son-in-law Gary Beaver and grandson David Beaver.
Tributes
"My heart goes out to the family of this wonderful man, Eldo, Rena, and family, have always had a special place in my heart, The times at the farm with Rena's wonderful food and Elmo's sharing his love of farming and animals , are some of my families best memories, He is at peace with his beautiful bride Rena, and all his loved ones that preceded him.RIP Eldo,Heaven got a wonderful new angel!"
"Dear family. Eldon was a true family man. He and I would talk a lot and he would talk about his family and his true love Rena!! Rest in knowing they are once again united. Thank you for sharing this one of a kind true gentleman! Karen Souhrada "
"Sorry to hear of the death of your dad. It was always a joy seeing your folks together. Heaven gained another angel! Love you peace to you all. Brenda Buenzow"
"All family members are in my thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed getting to know him while mom was in the Allison rehab. I know he will be sadly missed"