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Donald Ralph “Don” Kruse

Birth	:	24 Dec 1944 Saint Lucas, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 Jul 2015 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery, Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0660000, -91.9296000
Description	:	Don Kruse, age 70, of St. Lucas, IA, died suddenly on Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union, IA. Don Ralph Kruse was born December 24, 1944 to Neal and Melania Kuennen Kruse of St. Lucas. Don lived the entirety of his life in the St. Lucas community. He graduated from St. Luke’s Catholic High School. He married Jeanette Hlubek on June 5, 1965 and they raised two children.They later divorced. He worked for John Deere in Waterloo for 38 years until his retirement in 2001. For several years... Read More	Don Kruse, age 70, of St. Lucas, IA, died suddenly on Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union, IA. Don Ralph Kruse was born December 24, 1944 to Neal and Melania Kuennen Kruse of St. Lucas. Don lived the entirety of his life in the St. Lucas community. He graduated from St. Luke’s Catholic High School. He married Jeanette Hlubek on June 5, 1965 and they raised two children.They later divorced. He worked for John Deere in Waterloo for 38 years until his retirement in 2001. For several years in the 1970’s he owned and operated Don’s Mobil in St. Lucas. Don was a skilled and meticulous mechanic. Don was known for his congenial personality and his infectious laugh. He enjoyed working on machines of all types, particularly automobiles. In his younger years he raced stock cars and ran demolition derby cars. On March 17th, 2000, Don married Karen Brownlee. Together they enjoyed golfing and spending time with their many grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by his parents: Neal and Melania (Kuennen) Kruse. Two brothers: Jerome (Barb) Kruse and James Kruse. His father-in-law and mother-in-law: Leland and Adeline Brownlee. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 307 East Main Street, St. Lucas, IA. Obit & photo published by Schluter – Balik Funeral Home in Decorah.

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Where is Donald Ralph “Don” Kruse's memorial?
Donald Ralph “Don” Kruse's memorial is located at: Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery, Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA.
When did Donald Ralph “Don” Kruse death?
Donald Ralph “Don” Kruse death on 31 Jul 2015 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Donald Ralph “Don” Kruse's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0660000
Longitude: -91.9296000

Family Members:

Parent

Neal J Kruse

(1913 - 1960)

Melania Teresa Kuennen Kruse

(1911 - 1999)

Spouse

Karen Kay Brownlee Kruse

(1954 - 2021)

Siblings

Helen Teresa Kruse Pinter

(1940 - unknow)

Jerome J. Kruse

(1943 - 1976)

PFC James Arthur Kruse

(1949 - 1969)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery
Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0660000, -91.9296000

2. Eden Cemetery
Waucoma, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0308960, -91.9622370

3. Eden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0307999, -91.9621964

4. Saint Anthony of Padua Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0996000, -91.8935000

5. Young Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1102982, -91.9131012

6. Dover Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

7. Oak Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

8. Saint Petr Kirchof
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Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0583000, -92.0255966

10. Waucoma Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0586014, -92.0271988

11. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1205000, -91.8658000

12. Oak Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

13. Oak Hill Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1397018, -91.9353027

14. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1425018, -91.9238968

15. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

16. Saint Peters Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1474991, -91.9405975

17. Saint James German Lutheran Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1478000, -91.9408000

18. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

19. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

20. Saint Rose Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0786018, -92.0678024

21. Alpha Cemetery
Alpha, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0057983, -92.0428009

22. Bethel Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9803009, -92.0218964

23. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

24. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Military Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0897000, -91.7775000