Dean J. Kruse Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 9, 2025, at the age of 92, Dean J. Kruse of Norfolk, Nebraska passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dean J. Kruse to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Florence Kruse and Augusta Kruse (Schumacher); and his siblings, Dolores Johnson, Duane Kruse, Doris Preister, Darlene Herchenbach and Darrel Kruse.
He is survived by: his wife Carol; his children, Mark Kruse (Karol Powell) of Austin, TX, Jean Drake (Mike) of Norfolk, NE, Theresa Horton (Jeff) of Lincoln, NE, Jim Kruse of Norfolk, NE, David Kruse (Jennifer) of Norfolk, NE and Dan Kruse (Sandy) of Wheaton, IL; and his grandchildren, Bryan, Levi, Laura, Kalen, Conor, Kaylor, Braydi, Nathaniel, Jackson, Isaak, Hudson, Gabriel, Olivia, Joseph, Joshua and Caleb. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, March 16th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church - Norfolk (2300 Madison Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701). A vigil service was held on Sunday, March 16th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (2300 Madison Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, March 17th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to any Catholic charities, or any other charity of your choice.
