Harvey Kruse, 93, of Allison, passed away on March 30, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison, Iowa. He was born on April 25, 1918, in Grundy County, Iowa, the son of Tom and Hiska Kruse. Harvey attended country schools in Grundy and Butler County. In 1941, he was married to Theresa Reiher. She passed away in March of 1972. On September 15, 1973, Harvey was married to Bonita "Bonnie" Jensen Mehmen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Harvey farmed for many years until his retirement. He was a member of Trinity Reformed Church in Allison and enjoyed going to Texas for the Winter, camping and harvesting. Harvey is survived by his wife, Bonnie of Allison, a son, Harlan (Kathy) Kruse of Allison, a step daughter, Juanita (Darrell) Groen of Waverly, two step sons, Dan Mehmen of Littleton, Colorado and Doug Mehmen of Nashua, Iowa, three grandchildren, eight step grandchildren, two great grandchildren and twelve step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Theresa, a sister, Annie, and three brothers, Albert, Pete and Corneil. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery. Please direct memorials to Harvey's family.
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