1930
Billy
2011
Billy Lee Kruse
October 4, 1930 — September 24, 2011
Visitation: Tuesday 2 to 8 PM
Services: Wednesday 11 AM
Billy Lee Kruse, 80, of Elberfeld, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 24,2011, at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Bill was born in Warrick County, Indiana, on October 4, 1930, to Robert and Nora (Seebode) Kruse. He was Postmaster in Elberfeld, Indiana for 30 years until his retirement, and was an agent and member of the Board of Directors of Mutual Insurance Association of Southern Indiana. He was a lifelong member of Nobles Chapel United Methodist Church, National League of Postmasters Association, a Korean War Veteran and lifetime member of American Legion Post 351, Elberfeld Kiwanis, and former member of the Elberfeld Volunteer Fire Department. Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Beverly J. (Reibel) Kruse of Elberfeld, Ind.; children, Linda Minto (Jeff) and Brett Kruse (Julie) both of Newburgh, Brenda Walton (Jerry) of Elberfeld, Karla Kaczmarski (Phil) of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Chad Kruse (Lacey) of Springfield, Illinois; grandchildren, Paul Kruse (Stacey), Shawn Kruse (Jessica), Andrea Boyle (Jesse), Amber Walton, Jonathon, Daniel and Michael Kaczmarski, and Zoe Minto; great-grandsons, Wyatt, Robert, Grant, Mason and Andrew Kruse. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 11 am., Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Nobles Chapel United Methodist Church, 5478 E. 1250 South, Elberfeld, Indiana. Reverend Lisa Ressler and Reverend Steve Oeth will officiate. Burial will be in Nobles Chapel Cemetery, with military graveside services conducted by the Elberfeld American Legion. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Titzer Family Funeral Homes ~ Volkman Chapel, 2nd & Elm Streets, Elberfeld, Indiana, and on Wednesday 10 a.m. to service time at the church. The family would like to give special thanks to caregiver Bruce Sadler at Home Instead & Vista Care Hospice. Memorial contributions may be made to Nobles Chapel Cemetery, P.O. Box 85, Elberfeld, Indiana 47613. Condolences may be made @www.titzerfuneralhomes.com.
Services: Wednesday 11 AM
Billy Lee Kruse, 80, of Elberfeld, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 24,2011, at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Bill was born in Warrick County, Indiana, on October 4, 1930, to Robert and Nora (Seebode) Kruse. He was Postmaster in Elberfeld, Indiana for 30 years until his retirement, and was an agent and member of the Board of Directors of Mutual Insurance Association of Southern Indiana. He was a lifelong member of Nobles Chapel United Methodist Church, National League of Postmasters Association, a Korean War Veteran and lifetime member of American Legion Post 351, Elberfeld Kiwanis, and former member of the Elberfeld Volunteer Fire Department. Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Beverly J. (Reibel) Kruse of Elberfeld, Ind.; children, Linda Minto (Jeff) and Brett Kruse (Julie) both of Newburgh, Brenda Walton (Jerry) of Elberfeld, Karla Kaczmarski (Phil) of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Chad Kruse (Lacey) of Springfield, Illinois; grandchildren, Paul Kruse (Stacey), Shawn Kruse (Jessica), Andrea Boyle (Jesse), Amber Walton, Jonathon, Daniel and Michael Kaczmarski, and Zoe Minto; great-grandsons, Wyatt, Robert, Grant, Mason and Andrew Kruse. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 11 am., Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Nobles Chapel United Methodist Church, 5478 E. 1250 South, Elberfeld, Indiana. Reverend Lisa Ressler and Reverend Steve Oeth will officiate. Burial will be in Nobles Chapel Cemetery, with military graveside services conducted by the Elberfeld American Legion. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Titzer Family Funeral Homes ~ Volkman Chapel, 2nd & Elm Streets, Elberfeld, Indiana, and on Wednesday 10 a.m. to service time at the church. The family would like to give special thanks to caregiver Bruce Sadler at Home Instead & Vista Care Hospice. Memorial contributions may be made to Nobles Chapel Cemetery, P.O. Box 85, Elberfeld, Indiana 47613. Condolences may be made @www.titzerfuneralhomes.com.
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