In loving memory of
William Kruse
June 1, 1938 - September 18, 2019
WILLIAM E. KRUSE
GRANDVIEW, Iowa - William Kruse, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Troy Richmond of Ss. Mary Mathias Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Arden Cemetery following the funeral service.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at the funeral home. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com
William was born on June 2, 1938 in Iowa City, the son of Delbert and Elizabeth Dykstra Creps. He married Marilyn Jean Frantz on April 4, 1964 at St. Joseph Church, Hills, Iowa.
He was in the U.S Navy, aboard the USS Wisconsin and was a member of the Catholic Church. William worked for Cashman Brothers and then later worked for M&M Ford.
William enjoyed being down at the cabin to fish and relax. He loved spending time with his family especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas. He loved sharing all his service stories with anyone who would listen. William also loved to constantly tell jokes.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Marilyn Kruse; his children, William Kruse Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, of Omaha, Jeanine Ramer and her husband, Randy, of Morning Sun and Lynn Kruse and his wife, Nicole, of Letts; his grandchildren, Aaron Kruse and his wife Rachel, Anthony Kruse and his wife, Becca, Cody Ramer, Jordan Kruse, Stephen Kruse, Taylor Ramer, Chase Kruse, Rhonda Shank, and Christa Ramer; great-grandchildren, Kailee, William, Gracelyn, Cory, Hailey, Kaitlyn, Kaleb, Kenleigh, and Carson; his siblings, Margaret Rhinehart of Williamsburg, Harold Kruse and wife, Sylvia, Parnell, Pauline Hadenfeldt of Parnell, Richard Kruse and his wife, Mary, of Williamsburg, Robert Kruse of Middle Amana, David Kruse and his wife, Betty, of Parnell, and Mary Dixon and her husband, Dave, of Iowa City; and sister in law, Sarah Kruse of North Liberty.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Stephen and Theresa Kruse; his brother, Paul Kruse; and sister, Betty Cummings.
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