Kruse, Clarence 1941 - 2022

KRUSE, MAKOVEC, ELLIS

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 1/28/2022 at 10:40:39

U.S. Veteran

Clarence Kruse, age 81 of Decorah, IA died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his home of natural causes.

Graveside services with Military Rites will be held at a later date for Clarence.

Clarence Kruse was born January 8, 1941, in Ft. Atkinson, IA, to Joseph and Teresa (Makovec) Kruse. Clarence attended school at St John’s Elementary and graduated from the Ft. Atkinson High School. Clarence served in the U. S. Army. After returning home from the military in 1969, Clarence started working for Wapsie Produce where he worked until it’s closing in 2010. Clarence enjoyed gardening, riding his bikes around Decorah, and going to the Hay Market.

Clarence’s survivors include his niece: Julie Ellis, Phoenix, AZ. Nephew: Brian Kruse, Ft. Atkinson, IA, and many other extended family.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents. Three brothers: William Kruse, Richard Kruse, and Donald (Beatrice) Kruse.

Source: Schluter-Balik Funeral Home database