Dennis Lee “ Denny” Kruse, 73, passed away on Dec. 8, 2015. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed at Southern Gravure for many years, and retired from the Census Bureau. He was a member of the Iroquois Hill runners where great friends were made through his love of running. He had a great passion for playing music. For 26 years he volunteered at the Home of the Innocents, where he shared his talents with the children.
He was preceded in death by parents Louis Kruse and Mary Catherine Hayes, and his favorite uncle Gil.
He is survived by his children Shelley Cameron (Matt) and Scott Kruse (Debbie), 3 sisters; Elaine Russell (Ted), Carole Jones, and Diana Whisman, step-father Bud Hayes, and the love of his life his grandchild Melanie Rue.
Services to celebrate Denny’s life will be held at 11: am Saturday in the chapel of Arch L. Heady Russman & Sons, 1201 E. Oak St. with interment to follow at St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday 2-8 p.m.
