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LeRoy Henry Kruse

Birth	:	20 Oct 1926 Salem, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Sep 2015 Salem, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Cemetery, Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7855000, -91.6010000
Description	:	LeRoy Henry Kruse, 88, of rural Salem, Iowa, passed away at 11:37 a.m., Sunday, September 13, 2015 at his home. Born October 20, 1926 in Salem, Iowa the son of Steve and Mary (Menke) Kruse. On May 2, 1953, he married Gertrude Mehmert in West Point, Iowa Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; five children, Sandy (Gary) Moeller of Des Moines, Iowa, Sherry (Jerry) Kramer of Dallas, Texas, Debra Kruse-Hart of Dallas, Texas, Randy (Angie) Kruse of Salem, Iowa; and Diane Kruse of Scottsdale, Arizona; eight grandchildren, Brad, Heidi, Sean, Arielle, Charles, Sheldon, Jeromy, and Christopher; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Sister Rose... Read More	LeRoy Henry Kruse, 88, of rural Salem, Iowa, passed away at 11:37 a.m., Sunday, September 13, 2015 at his home. Born October 20, 1926 in Salem, Iowa the son of Steve and Mary (Menke) Kruse. On May 2, 1953, he married Gertrude Mehmert in West Point, Iowa Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; five children, Sandy (Gary) Moeller of Des Moines, Iowa, Sherry (Jerry) Kramer of Dallas, Texas, Debra Kruse-Hart of Dallas, Texas, Randy (Angie) Kruse of Salem, Iowa; and Diane Kruse of Scottsdale, Arizona; eight grandchildren, Brad, Heidi, Sean, Arielle, Charles, Sheldon, Jeromy, and Christopher; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Sister Rose Marie Kruse of St. Francis, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Billy, Leon, Alfred, and Herman Kruse; and one sister, Mary Ann Spellman. LeRoy was a member of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Houghton, Iowa, Houghton Knights of Columbus Council #3905, Holtz-Geers American Legion Post #668, and Farm Bureau. He was a lifelong farmer. LeRoy served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War. He received a Purple Heart and two Bronze Star Medals. LeRoy enjoyed dancing, watching television, reading the newspaper, playing ball and croquet with his grandchildren, farming, playing cards, and teaching others about farming. Friends may call after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Houghton. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 3:00 p.m. The family will meet with friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a Christian Wake Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Houghton, Iowa with Father Bruce DeRammelaere as Celebrant. Burial with full military rites by the Holtz-Geers American Legion Post #668 of West Point will be in the Saint John's Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his memory. Online condolences may be made at schmitzlynkfuneralhome.com. Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in West Point, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements

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LeRoy Henry Kruse's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Cemetery, Houghton, Lee County, USA.
When did LeRoy Henry Kruse death?
LeRoy Henry Kruse death on 13 Sep 2015 in Salem, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the LeRoy Henry Kruse's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7855000
Longitude: -91.6010000

Family Members:

Parent

Stephan “Steve” Kruse

(1890 - 1977)

Eleanora Mary Menke Kruse

(1892 - 1986)

Spouse

Gertrude M. Mehmert Kruse

(1928 - 2018)

Siblings

Alfred Henry Kruse

(1917 - 1999)

William Kruse

(1925 - 1943)

Paul Kruse

(1929 - 1929)

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1. Saint Johns Cemetery
Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7855000, -91.6010000

2. Old Pilot Grove Cemetery
Pilot Grove, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7935670, -91.5382150

3. Clay Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7425900, -91.5642800

4. East Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8329050, -91.5468410

5. McCracken Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7274200, -91.5695500

6. Salem South Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8470001, -91.6210022

7. Saint James Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7696000, -91.5185900

8. Kennedy Farm Cemetery
Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7444070, -91.6670000

9. Salem East Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8569000, -91.6120500

10. Sharon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7261940, -91.6605410

11. Bayles Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7990600, -91.7025700

12. New Garden Quaker Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7780900, -91.4964100

13. Hicks Cemetery
Lowell, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8210840, -91.5004920

14. Bonnell Cemetery
Franklin, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7057991, -91.5635986

15. Boyleston Cemetery
Lowell, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8390250, -91.5051910

16. Sax Family Cemetery
Primrose, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7027890, -91.6502551

17. Hunting Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8632250, -91.5386870

18. Cook Cemetery
Primrose, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6974983, -91.6318970

19. Beeler Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6918983, -91.6132965

20. J Goldsmiths Burying Ground
West Point, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333730, -91.4973000

21. Wallingford Cemetery
Harrisburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7567700, -91.7230000

22. Hillsboro Cemetery
Hillsboro, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8310400, -91.7145000

23. Creel Farm Cemetery
West Point, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7472220, -91.4752780

24. Blacksmith Cemetery
Franklin, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7078018, -91.5096970