Jerry A. Kruse

With a heavy heart we announce the death of Jerry Kruse. Jerry passed away Saturday November 15 at his residence. He was a 1968 graduate of William Horlick High School. He served our country honorably in the U.S. Army while stationed in Korea. Jerry went on to have a successful career in shipping and receiving departments managing at Mamco Manufacturing and then Tree Manufacturing until a rare neurological disease caused his disability.

Jerry went on to become an Oblate at St. James Episcopal Church. Jerry loved a good time, and many times was the life of the gathering with a keen sense of humor and warmth. He is survived by a son Chritopher, twin grandsons Christian and Caden and Jerry’s twin loving brother Jim. He is further survived by two nieces Mindy (Orial) Kruse of Racine, Shelly Kruse of Pennsylvania and great nieces and nephews. Jerry leaves behind some wonderfully devoted friends that have been there for him all the way and we are so grateful for their friendship and quality of life they enhanced his life. Preceded in death by his parents Mel and Ione his brother and wife Patrick and Ellen Kruse, Aunts and Uncles Don and Kathleen Brodel and Arnie and Betty Kruse cousins Judy Arnold, Vicki Aber and Mary Wunch and grandparents Anna and Ernst Kruse, Julia and Nick Brodel.

A special thank you to Dr. Raymond Rybicki Neurologist for his faithful service to Jerry over these many years. Donations can be given to Ascension All Saints Foundation attention The Financial Assistance Program. This program is a wonderful example of a Faith Based Organization in action.

Special thanks to Koky, Mary and Deb (Financial Counselors) for all their wonderful assistance to my brother over the years.

A memorial service will be held at the Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home, 803 Main St, Saturday, November 29, 2029 11 am with Rev. Laura Fladten officiating. Relatives and friends may meet prior to the service 10-11 am.