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Deryl Wayne Kruse

Birth	:	5 Dec 1926 South Dakota, USA
Death	:	31 Mar 2012 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Bluff View Cemetery, Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7714000, -96.9056000
Description	:	Deryl Kruse, 85, of Vermillion, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Deryl Wayne Kruse was born on Dec. 5, 1926 to Leo and Lois (Wrede) Kruse in Wessington. He moved with his family to Vermillion in what he called the "dirty 30's." He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and was assigned as Seaman First Class for 2 1/2 years during WWII. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Vermillion and met Lela Christopherson. They were united in marriage on Jan. 7, 1947 and spent 65 cherished years together.... Read More	Deryl Kruse, 85, of Vermillion, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Deryl Wayne Kruse was born on Dec. 5, 1926 to Leo and Lois (Wrede) Kruse in Wessington. He moved with his family to Vermillion in what he called the "dirty 30's." He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and was assigned as Seaman First Class for 2 1/2 years during WWII. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Vermillion and met Lela Christopherson. They were united in marriage on Jan. 7, 1947 and spent 65 cherished years together. They raised sixwonderful children and were blessed with six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Deryl enjoyed time with his wife, Lela, spending time with his family, telling jokes, cruising around Vermillion on his scooter, making BBQ ribs, watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren's activities and sports, as well as just having a pure joy for life. An avid bowler for most of his life, Deryl participated on many leagues and passed his fondness for the sport down to his children and beyond as a favorite family pastime. He loved the outdoors, and could be found fishing on the Missouri River whenever he got the chance. He was also a member of the Black Hills Hunt Club, served on the Vermillion Fire Department for many years, and belonged to VFW Post #3061 and American Legion Post #44, both of Vermillion. It was Deryl's privilege to take part in Honor Flight South Dakota in April of 2010, making the trip to Washington, DC with his son, Tom. Grateful for having shared in Deryl's life are his wife, Lela Kruse of Vermillion; their six children, Linda (Al) Kruse of Marshall, MN, Nancy Kruse of Soldotna, AK, Mary Jo (Bill) Ralph of Austin, TX, Carol Kruse of Vermillion, Tom (Carlotta) Kruse of Vermillion, and Mike (Laurie) Kruse of Vermillion; grandchildren, Jay (Stacey) Yates and sons, Zach and Caden, Seth Ralph and son, Shawn, Michael (Beth) Kruse and children, Emma and Michael, Matthew Kruse and son, Conner, Megan (Kevin) Kalil and Shawn Kruse; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Ashmore of Elk Point, and Betty Hansen of Vermillion; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Deryl is joined in heaven with his parents; a sister, Maxine Cummins; and a brother, Charlie Kruse.

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Where is Deryl Wayne Kruse's memorial?
Deryl Wayne Kruse's memorial is located at: Bluff View Cemetery, Vermillion, Clay County, USA.
When did Deryl Wayne Kruse death?
Deryl Wayne Kruse death on 31 Mar 2012 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Deryl Wayne Kruse's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7714000
Longitude: -96.9056000

Family Members:

Parent

Leo Everett Kruse

(1897 - 1972)

Lois S Wrede Kruse

(1904 - 1990)

Spouse

Lela Mae Christopherson Kruse

(1929 - 2019)

Siblings

Children

Mary Jo Kruse Ralph

(1951 - 2013)

Thomas D Kruse

(1957 - 2016)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bluff View Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7714000, -96.9056000

2. Saint Agnes Calvary Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7715900, -96.9072100

3. Saint Agnes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7872009, -96.8499985

4. Dowlin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7789001, -96.8107986

5. Gibb's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6985100, -96.8518400

6. Saint Peter Greenfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8608017, -96.8644028

7. Clay Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8516998, -96.9788971

8. Ionia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6893997, -96.8300018

9. Maskell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6878014, -96.9916992

10. Halverson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6908600, -97.0013500

11. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

12. Saint Mary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8520584, -96.7877502

13. Newcastle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6550500, -96.8708700

14. Saint Peters Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6533800, -96.8744700

15. Spirit Mound Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.9424973

16. Clay Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8987700, -96.9065600

17. Lime Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6632400, -96.9990500

18. Lime Creek Cemetery
Maskell, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6569600, -97.0004700

19. Obert Cemetery
Obert, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6702995, -97.0289001

20. Evergreen Cemetery
Meckling, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7896996, -97.0903015

21. Brule Creek Cemetery
Spink Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350

22. Taylor Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372002, -97.0785980

23. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

24. Saint Paul Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005