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Donald Dean “Don” Cruise

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Birth	:	17 Sep 1938 Boone County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	24 Sep 2019 Saint Edward, Boone County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Saint Edward, Boone County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5677986, -97.8411026
Description	:	Donald Dean Cruise, son of Royal and Viola (Thompson) Cruise was born on September 17, 1928 at Beaver Township, Boone County, NE. He attended school in St. Edward, NE and graduated from St. Edward High School in 1956. Don was united in marriage to Patricia A. Snavely on August 15, 1957 at Lincoln, NE. To this union three sons were born: Kent, Kurt, and Kevin. They lived in St. Edward. Don worked at Behlen Manufacturing in Columbus, NE before he worked and eventually managed the Farmers Union Gas & Oil in St. Edward for 38 years. Don was also... Read More	Donald Dean Cruise, son of Royal and Viola (Thompson) Cruise was born on September 17, 1928 at Beaver Township, Boone County, NE. He attended school in St. Edward, NE and graduated from St. Edward High School in 1956. Don was united in marriage to Patricia A. Snavely on August 15, 1957 at Lincoln, NE. To this union three sons were born: Kent, Kurt, and Kevin. They lived in St. Edward. Don worked at Behlen Manufacturing in Columbus, NE before he worked and eventually managed the Farmers Union Gas & Oil in St. Edward for 38 years. Don was also the sexton of Evergreen Cemetery where he opened and closed graves for 54 years and sold cemetery markers. He served as St. Edward Alumni President, was a member of the St. Edward Volunteer Fire Department for 53 years, served on the Evergreen Cemetery Board and St. Edward School Board, was a member of the St. Edward Saddle Club, and was an avid St. Edward Beaver fan. Don enjoyed his family with great passion and loved being a Dad and especially a Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. He was always the one called on to help us with anything and everything. He loved attending his children and grandkid’s ball games, dance recitals, birthday parties, and horse shows. He also enjoyed helping his grandkids with their side jobs. He loved helping others which was evident in his many years of serving others. Don loved horses, cattle roundups, his driving teams, horse shows, and team penning. He always took time to share this love with others by giving rides, hauling wedding parties, participating in a parade, or competing in local horse shows and penning events. Don is survived by his three sons: Kent (Darlene) of St. Edward, NE; Kurt (Leeta) of Scottsdale, AZ; Kevin (Kathy) of St. Edward, NE; eight grandchildren: Brandi (Kenny) Riley of Pleasanton, NE; Chad (Samantha) Cruise of Gretna, NE; Jeremy (Shannon) Cruise of Omaha, NE; Kolby (Emma) Cruise of Platteville, CO; Kaleb (Kayanne) Cruise of Midland, TX; Kasten (Makaela) Cruise of Norfolk, NE; Keean and Kianna Cruise of St. Edward, NE; eight great-grandchildren; brother Rich (Janice) Cruise of Norfolk, NE; sisters-in-law: Melanie Snavely of Stockton, CA; Bev Snavely of San Marcos, CA; brothers-in-law: Bob Newcombe of Fairfax, VA; along with many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Vi Cruise, sister Kathryn Newcombe, brothers-in-law Bill and Max Snavely.

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Where is Donald Dean “Don” Cruise's memorial?
Donald Dean “Don” Cruise's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Saint Edward, Boone County, USA.
When did Donald Dean “Don” Cruise death?
Donald Dean “Don” Cruise death on 24 Sep 2019 in Saint Edward, Boone County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.5677986
Longitude: -97.8411026

Family Members:

Parent

Royal F. “Roy” Cruise

(1907 - 1991)

Viola M. “Vi” Thompson Cruise

(1907 - 1990)

Spouse

Patricia A. “Patty” Snavely Cruise

(1939 - 2019)

Siblings

Kathryn Elaine Cruise Newcombe

(1936 - 2004)

Richard L Cruise

(1942 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5677986, -97.8411026

2. Saint Edward Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5684800, -97.8424800

3. Lingle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6272011, -97.9332962

7. Saint Ansgar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6334000, -97.7539000

8. West Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5558014, -97.7161026

9. Palestine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5980000, -97.7057000

10. Looking Glass Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6571000, -97.7617000

11. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6232700, -97.7177200

12. Naomi Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5245200, -97.9907000

13. Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5651140, -97.6740360

14. Friends Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4775009, -97.6941986

15. New Hope Cemetery
Monroe, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5413000, -97.6520000

16. Genoa Indian Industrial School Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4471700, -97.7218400

17. Valley View Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4317017, -97.7319031

18. Rose Hill Cemetery
Albion, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6762000, -98.0003900

19. Saint Michael's Cemetery
Albion, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6991997, -97.9764023

20. Postville Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5924644, -97.6203079

21. Sunnyside Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4016991, -97.8692017

22. Main Cemetery
Belgrade, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4947014, -98.0425034

23. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Lindsay, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6293500, -97.6282500

24. Holy Family Cemetery
Lindsay, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6921997, -97.6832962