"Bob's Family and Bonnie - Sorry to see the that Bob has died. I still remember the good times we had in 4-H many years ago. Dick Smith"
In loving memory of
Robert E. Kruse
September 29, 2009
Bob Kruse, age 80, of Malvern, Iowa, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 29, 2009.
Robert Edward Kruse, one of two children of Edward Carl Kruse and Mildred LaRue (Sell) Kruse, was born on April 28, 1929 on his parent's farm near Silver City, Iowa. Bob grew up and attended country school through the 8th grade at Silver Creek District No. 8 and walked or rode horseback the mile to school each day. He graduated from Silver City High School in 1946 and was valedictorian of his class. Bob attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, returning home to assist with the family farm. He joined the United States Air Force on December 27, 1950 and served in Newfoundland with the Aircraft Warning and Control Division. After his discharge on February 11, 1954, he returned home to farming.
Bob and Eloise Arden Price were married on September 13, 1958 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale at Nashua, Iowa. They made their home on the family farm north of Silver City where Bob grew up learning to tend the land. Their marriage was blessed with a daughter, Karen Marie. In 1965, the family moved to live in Malvern, Iowa and Bob commuted to the farm daily.
Bob was a pilot and loved flying and had an airstrip on his farm. A big enjoyment was spending Sunday morning with his flying buddies at the Red Oak Airport.
Bob and Ellie were married 48 years at the time of Ellie's death on February 11, 2007 at the Manor of Malvern. Bob continued to live in Malvern and make his daily visits to the farm. He enjoyed visiting with friends at the local coffee shop. He was a 55 year member of the Silver City American Legion.
Bob passed away on September 29, 2009 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 80 years, 5 months, and 1 day. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ellie; brothers-in-law, Ramon Price and R. D. "Butch" Mansfield; and sister-in-law, Marvis Price.
Bob is survived by his daughter Karen Sinner and husband Perry of Macedonia, IA; grandchildren, Megan Newberry and husband Sean and their children, Addison and Grahm of Silver City, Courtney Buthe and husband Adam and their son Drake of Glenwood, IA, and Devin Sinner of Des Moines, IA; sister Bonnie Mansfield of Malvern; sisters-in-law, Shirley Price and Rita Price of Omaha, NE; other relatives and friends
A memorial fund has been established.
Tributes
"Dear Karen, Perry and Family. We are sorry to hear of your dad. Our prayers of support are with you at this sad time. Melonie & James"