Jack W. Kruse, 81, passed away October 18, 2016 in Fernandina Beach, Fl., formerly of Elida, Ohio. He was born January 6, 1935 in Lima, Ohio to Olive Bigelow and D.William Kruse, who preceded him in death.
On August 21, 1955 he married Margie E. James, who preceded him in death on July 6, 1999.
Jack served in the Army in Germany during the Korean War. He owned and operated Kruse Distributors, servicing Lima and the surrounding area. He was active in the oil business, both on sight and consulting, until his late seventies. He was a member of the Lima Beane Barbershop Chorus and sang lead in the Expression Marks Quartet.
Survivors include a son Koby (Monica) Kruse of California. Three grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Two sisters Charlotte (Robert) Paullin of Cairo, Cheryl (Larry) Dunlap of Harrod. His sister Margaret (Dwight) Diller, preceded him in death.
His family will receive friends on Monday, October 24, 2016 from 4-6 PM at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, OH.
A funeral service will be on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 11AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetry, Elida.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America (www.mesorfa.org/support)
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
Cemetery Details
Greenlawn Cemetery-Elida
Dutch Hollow Road
Elida, OH, 45807
Visitation
OCT 24. 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home
920 N Cable Road
Lima, OH, US, 45805
http://www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
Funeral Service
OCT 25. 11:00 AM
Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home
920 N Cable Road
Lima, OH, US, 45805
http://www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com