Ernest was born in Long Island , New York to the late Ernest C. and Alice Kruse nee O'neil. In 1971 he relocated to Cocoa Florida where he worked for Grumman Corporation with NASA before settling in Port St. Lucie in 1975. Ernie worked in construction for many years. He owned and operated Ernie Kruse Construction Inc. and retired from Fort Pierce Utility Department. Ernie was a proud member of the NRA- National Rifle Association. He was a handyman and was always looking for a project. Most important to Ernie was the time he cherished spending tome with his family.
Ernie was predeceased by his wife, Laverne Kruse.
Survivors include his sons, Ernie Kruse, of Fort Pierce, Florida, Christopher Kruse (Deena), of Port St. Lucie, and David Kruse (Amy), of Jensen Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Spencer Kruse, Brianna McKeever (Devin), Hunter Kruse, Morgan Kruse, David Kruse (Nicole), Madison Kruse, and Kaitlyn Kruse; great-grandchildren, David Kruse, Zachary Kruse, and Benjamin Kruse; and sister, Patricia Vassallo.
A Life Celebration will take place on Wednesday August 8, 2018 from 4:30-5 pm with a service at 5 pm at Aycock Funeral Home, 1504 SE Floresta Drive Port St . Lucie, Florida 34983.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the NRA; NRAFOUNDATION.ORG
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