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Kruse (Adams)
1931 - 2018
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Obituary for Ruth Kruse (Adams)
Ruth V. Kruse, 86, of Dubuque, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Bethany Home. Visitation will be held Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Ruth was born August 15, 1931, in East Dubuque, the daughter of William and Ruth (Werner) Adams. Ruth graduated from the Immaculate Conception Academy in 1950, which is now known as the Shalom Center. The next year, she married the love of her life, Elmer Kruse, on November 10, 1951, at Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ in Dubuque. Elmer preceded her in death on September 28, 1992. Ruth was employed with the Dubuque Community School District as a secretary at Sageville school, where she worked for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed tending to her garden and canning the foods she grew. She also loved to bowl and was a member of two bowling leagues at Creslanes. Ruth was an active member of Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ for years as well. Her faith allowed her to support many organizations in the community, such as Goodwill, Albrecht Acres and Camp Courageous. Ruth was a generous and kind woman who was always happiest when she had busy hands helping others through their struggles or just offering a kind word. Spending time with family is what Ruth held closest to her heart. She was always there at the drop of a hat and you knew you could count on her for anything.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Carole (Paul) Porter, of Dubuque; Bruce A. (Mary) Kruse, of Robins, IA, Jeanne (Gary) Snyder, of Hazel Green, WI, Arlene (Richard) Courtade, of Dubuque; 12 grandchildren, Gretchen (Josh) Kanas, Bryan Porter, Kara (Sara) Montgomery-Porter, Carissa Kruse, Kimberly (Aaron) Fitch, Quinn Snyder, Kristina Snyder, Addison Redfearn, Amon Redfearn, Keenan Redfearn, Winifred Redfearn, Mamie Redfearn; and 6 great-grandchilldren, Zachary Pust, Brennan Kanas, Opal and Otto Montgomery-Porter, Ellie Lentz and Olive Fitch.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Kruse; her parents and her in-laws.
Memorials may be made out to Bethany Home or Hospice of Dubuque.
The family would like to thank Bethany Home and Hospice of Dubuque for their generous care and compassion.
Ruth was born August 15, 1931, in East Dubuque, the daughter of William and Ruth (Werner) Adams. Ruth graduated from the Immaculate Conception Academy in 1950, which is now known as the Shalom Center. The next year, she married the love of her life, Elmer Kruse, on November 10, 1951, at Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ in Dubuque. Elmer preceded her in death on September 28, 1992. Ruth was employed with the Dubuque Community School District as a secretary at Sageville school, where she worked for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed tending to her garden and canning the foods she grew. She also loved to bowl and was a member of two bowling leagues at Creslanes. Ruth was an active member of Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ for years as well. Her faith allowed her to support many organizations in the community, such as Goodwill, Albrecht Acres and Camp Courageous. Ruth was a generous and kind woman who was always happiest when she had busy hands helping others through their struggles or just offering a kind word. Spending time with family is what Ruth held closest to her heart. She was always there at the drop of a hat and you knew you could count on her for anything.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Carole (Paul) Porter, of Dubuque; Bruce A. (Mary) Kruse, of Robins, IA, Jeanne (Gary) Snyder, of Hazel Green, WI, Arlene (Richard) Courtade, of Dubuque; 12 grandchildren, Gretchen (Josh) Kanas, Bryan Porter, Kara (Sara) Montgomery-Porter, Carissa Kruse, Kimberly (Aaron) Fitch, Quinn Snyder, Kristina Snyder, Addison Redfearn, Amon Redfearn, Keenan Redfearn, Winifred Redfearn, Mamie Redfearn; and 6 great-grandchilldren, Zachary Pust, Brennan Kanas, Opal and Otto Montgomery-Porter, Ellie Lentz and Olive Fitch.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Kruse; her parents and her in-laws.
Memorials may be made out to Bethany Home or Hospice of Dubuque.
The family would like to thank Bethany Home and Hospice of Dubuque for their generous care and compassion.
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