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George I. Cruse

Birth	:	25 Jan 1878 Mason City, Mason County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	20 Jul 1932 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 4 Lot 119 Plot 02
Inscription	:	"FATHER"
Description	:	CRUSE, GEORGE I.—George I. Cruse was born January 25, 1878, in Mason City, Ill. At the age of fourteen with his parents, he moved to Kenesaw, Neb., where he lived until he was married to Rose M. Mau, December 25, 1901. With his bride he settled on a farm hear Martland. About eight years ago, he moved his family from the farm to his late residence in Geneva. He died July 20, 1932. Mr. and Mrs. Cruse were the parents of eight children, six sons and two daughters, four, one daughter and three sons, having... Read More	CRUSE, GEORGE I.—George I. Cruse was born January 25, 1878, in Mason City, Ill. At the age of fourteen with his parents, he moved to Kenesaw, Neb., where he lived until he was married to Rose M. Mau, December 25, 1901. With his bride he settled on a farm hear Martland. About eight years ago, he moved his family from the farm to his late residence in Geneva. He died July 20, 1932. Mr. and Mrs. Cruse were the parents of eight children, six sons and two daughters, four, one daughter and three sons, having died in infancy. Those remaining to share the sorrow of their grief-stricken mother and to comfort her in her bereavement are a daughter, Fern, (Mrs. Henry Blanke); and three sons, Royal, George Jr., and Francis, together with an adopted son, Arthur Cruse of Torrington, Wyo. There are six grandchildren, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Blanke, and the five children of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cruse. The death of Mr. Cruse marks the first break in a large family of eleven children. His five brothers and five sisters are Walker of Torrington, Wyo. Matthew of Hastings, Neb., Sidney of Sterling Col., John of Cheyenne, Wyo., Charles of Denman, Neb., Mrs. Elizabeth Conroy of Valley Falls, Kas., Mrs. Roxanna Nichols of Shelton, Neb., Mrs. Orvalla McHarry of Mason City, Ill., Mrs. Josephine Junker of Sidney, Neb., and Mrs. Margaret Swails of Geneva. The parents of this large family passed away some years ago. In addition to those mentioned above, the decease leaves a large circle of relatives and friends who also mourn his sudden and unexpected death. Mr. Cruse was a farmer, and with the exception of three years or more spent with the National Refinery co., since moving to Geneva, he followed that occupation all his life. He was a good farmer, an ambitious one, active, enthusiastic stirring; indeed, it was his ambition, which without doubt, led him to death right in the midst of the period of greatest usefulness in his life. However, "It is better to wear out than to rust out." Those who knew George Cruse could never think of inactivity and corresponding corrosion in connection with him. Mr. Cruse was converted early in life and he united with the Methodist church at Kenesaw, Neb., later transferring to membership in the United Brethren church at Martland and finally transferring to membership in the Geneva Methodist church, in which he was a member at the time of his death. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, the Royal Highlanders, and the Good Samaritan lodge, in all of which he was an influential member. He was a leading spirit in any community or group in which he lived and moved, always ready to extend a helping hand. He will be greatly missed. Missed in his home. How greatly only those who have been similarly bereft can know; missed in his church—missed by his pastor and family, by the Sunday school, in which he was a conscientious teacher, by the Ladies' Aid society, which never called in vain for his assistance, by the Official board and be the membership in general. He will be missed by the fraternal bodies in which he held membership and by the community at large, because of his readiness to lend a helping hand. Doubtless he had his failings, who has not? But any home, church, lodge or community suffers irreparable loss when such a member is called. Let us let fall the mantle of charity over the human foibles which may have clung to him and cherish in loving memory the many admirable qualities which he possessed. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, July 24. A short service of prayer was held at the residence at 2:15 and the service proper at the Methodist church at 2:30 in charge of the pastor, Rev. W. H. Shoaf, assisted by Rev. E.H. Pontius, and Rev. David Tudor, both of Geneva, and rev. H. G. Langley of Grand Island, a former pastor of the Geneva Methodist church, and a friend of the Cruse family. Rev. Mr. Shoaf delivered the sermon, using as the basis of his remarks the first chapter of Joshua, a favorite chapter of the deceased. Rev. Mr. Tudor read the scriptures, Rev. Mr. Pontius offered the prayer, and Rev. Mr. Langley paid a tribute of appreciation as a former pastor and spoke briefly but sympathetically from Hebrews 6:19. The I. O. O. F. attended in a body, and used the ritualistic service of the order at the grave. Rev. Mr. Shoaf read the commitment service and Rev. Mr. Tudor pronounced the benediction. The flowers were profuse, and beautiful. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery. The Nebraska Signal 28 July 1932, page 1.

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George I. Cruse death on 20 Jul 1932 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Rose M. Mau Cruse

(1883 - 1963)

Siblings

Hannah Elizabeth Cruse Conroy

(1863 - 1946)

Margaret May “Maggie” Cruse Tomlin

(1865 - 1952)

Roxanna Belle Cruse Nicholls

(1867 - 1959)

Children

Percy Lee Cruse

(1903 - 1906)

Infant Daughter Cruse

(1905 - 1905)

George Gallard Cruse

(1906 - 1907)

Fern Lucille Cruse Blanke

(1910 - 1979)

Royal R. Cruse

(1911 - 1995)

Infant Son Cruse

(1923 - 1923)

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