Loretta June Kruse, the daughter of Frank & Alvina Sheller was born on May 19,1928, in Algona, IA.
On March 24,1946, Loretta was united in marriage to E.D. Kruse Jr. of Royal, IA. Following their marriage they farmed the family place along with their two sons, Ernest (Lynn), and Lance. Loretta and Jr. had celebrated 66 years of marriage.
Loretta was a member of the Eastern Star, Moose, and the Eagles Club.
Loretta had many hobbies. She bowled on a league for many years, loved her flowers especially the hollyhocks, gardening, spending time traveling and dancing with Jr. Her grandchildren and two dogs 'Bud' and 'Suds' were the sparks in her eyes.
Loretta passed away on Sept. 26,2012 at the Emmetsburg Hospital at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest, sister Delores, and brother Ronald.
Left to cherish her memory are her two sons and their wives: Lynn (Sue) Kruse of Bradenton, FL. and their children: Brent (Jen) Kylie & Jackson Kruse of Bradenton, FL., Holly (Jose) Joseph & Abigail Molina of Sioux Center, IA., Lance (Rhonda) Kruse of Royal IA and their children: Ljay (Megan) Savanah Kruse of Council Bluffs, IA, Jesse (Ashley) Isla Kruse of Council Bluffs, IA. Josh Kruse of Royal, IA; one niece Elaine Henry of Circle Pines, MN; two Nephews: Phil Henry of Mankato, MN, and Brian Henry of Sioux Falls, SD, along with some very special friends.
SERVICES
Funeral services will take place 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, October 2, at the Warner Chapel in Spencer.
OFFICIATING
John Roberts
CASKET BEARERS
Ljay Kruse
Jess Kruse
Josh Kruse
Brent Kruse
Jose Molina
Holly Molina
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
The Great-Grandchildren:
Kylie
Jackson
Savanah
Joseph
Abigail
Isla
VISITATION
Visitation will take place Monday, October 1, at Warner Funeral Home in Spencer, starting at 11:00 A.M., with family present from 5-7:00 P.M.
MUSIC
"Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain"
"Go Rest High On The Mountain"
INTERMENT
Riverside Cemetery - Spencer, Iowa