KRUSE, Melvin Fred 1921-2007

KRUSE, KAPPELMANN, GROTJOHN

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 11/25/2012 at 17:07:47

Melvin Kruse

Home Town: Inwood, Iowa
Died: Wed., Feb 14, 2007

Visitation: Sun, Feb 18, 2007
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Inwood, Iowa

Service: Mon., Feb 19, 2007
11:00 am
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Inwood, Iowa

Obituary:

Inwood, Iowa - Melvin Kruse, 86, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at Canton-Inwood Hospital, Canton, South Dakota.

A memorial service will be held on Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Inwood. Burial will be prior to the service. Reverend John Wolf will officiate. Viewing will be until 1 p.m., Sunday at Porter Funeral Home and continue with the family present from 4 - 6 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, all in Inwood.

Melvin Fred Kruse was born January 14, 1921 to John Jr. and Margaret (Kappelmann) Kruse east of Inwood, Iowa. He attended country school. Melvin entered the U.S. Army and served as a 2nd Engineer Gunner during World War II from October 11, 1942 to September 3, 1945, flying many missions as a nose-gunner in a B-24 Bomber. Melvin was united in marriage to Muriel June Grotjohn on June 27, 1947 in Inwood. Together they farmed north of Inwood until retiring.

Melvin served on the REC Board for many years. Melvin moved to Fellowship Village in May of 1996. Muriel died June 19, 1997. He enjoyed dancing, playing cards and polka music.

Melvin is survived by his brother, Don (Myrt) Kruse of Inwood; brother-in-laws: Chet Sorenson of Sioux Falls and Dale (Lila) Grotjohn of Rock Rapids and Little Rock, Iowa; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Muriel; sisters: Viola Basquin and Elsie Johnson; brothers: Herman, Edwin and Walter Kruse.

[Source: Porter Funeral home website]

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