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Wilbur Kruse Obituary

KRUSE - Wilbur Bill August 15,2008, beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Terian); loving father of Kent (Patricia), Dennis, Karen (late David) Crouthamel, Michael (Deborah), Wayne (Lynn), Gary (Catherine), Mark, Mary, William (Kim) Kruse and Jayne Bell; dearest grandfather of 22 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; brother of Hazel (late Harold) Carlson; loving companion and friend of Esther Pitchure; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday August 30, 2008 at 11 am from Nativity Lutheran Church, 970 E. Main St. East Aurora, NY 14052. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Mr Kruse was a Navy Veteran of WW II. Arrangement by the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 17 to Aug. 19, 2008.

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Jim Struebel - WFCS

August 28, 2008

Kent,
Sorry for the loss of your dad.

Scott D'Amico

August 26, 2008

I am sorry for your loss

Gail Boersma

August 25, 2008

Dear Cousins,
I have so many fond memories of your Dad from our childhood - especially his wonderful corn roasts at your home on Seneca Creek Rd! He was so interesting to talk to and David always enjoyed visiting with him. He and Esther showed us such a good time when we visited them in Florida with my Mom & Dad. You could see how happy he was! He will be greatly missed. David and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Love,
Gail

John McCaffery

August 21, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Wende yox

August 20, 2008

Dennis, I am so sorry for your loss.

Mary Murray Jacobs

August 19, 2008

Dear Billy , Jane and family: there is a song by kenny rogers (sp?) that everytime I hear it...whether on the radio or at a wedding... a picture of your mom and dad dancing together comes to mind. As I sit here and write this I can see them at Jane's wedding gliding across the floor to that beautiful song. And boy, oh boy, after raising ten kids... I know there has been a lot of "through the years" !

I am very sorry to hear of your dad's passing, but I am sure he is with your mom now...so now you have two guardian angels looking down and watching over you.

With deepest sympathy....

Kathy and Joe Terian

August 19, 2008

Dear "Kruse Kids", We send our love and prayers to all of you. Your Dad will be remembered as a sweet, loving guy with a warm, happy smile. With much love, Aunt Kathy & Uncle Joe

Barb Battistella

August 18, 2008

Dear Mary -

I was very sad to read that your father has passed. My deepest sympathies are with you, your son Nick, and your entire family.
Lean on them and friends to guide you through this most difficult time but most of all, keep your memories of your time with him alive (I'm sure you guys have many of them). My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days and weeks ahead.

Barb

Jim & Rosemary (Florea) Faltisco

August 18, 2008

Dear Mary and the Kruse Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. He was a wonderful man. My prayers are with you all. God bless and take care. I bet he's dancing away with your Mom and my Mom too!!

August 17, 2008

Dear Karen and family,

I was sorry to read of your Dad's passing. I know from all the conversations we had through out the years, he was so loved. He is now in peace with the Lord.
You will all be in my prayers.
Fondly, Suzanne

mark kruse

August 17, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

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