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Lawrence A. "Red" Kruise Jr.

Lawrence A. "Red" Kruise Jr. obituary

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Lawrence Kruise Obituary

Kruise, Lawrence "Red" A., Jr. Chelsea, Michigan Lawrence A. "Red" Kruise Jr. passed away on October 21, 2016 at the age of 78 with family at his bedside. A proud veteran, he served in the Navy from 1955-1959. He retired in 2004 after 40 years at Ford Motor Co., Rouge Plant, then Milan Plastic Plant as an electrician. Red attended Baker College attaining a degree December 2001, Magna Cum Laude. He was Past-President of Chelsea area chapter #5410 of the AARP. Red drove the Chelsea Community Hospital Shuttle. He started a bowling league with fellow workers at the Rouge Plant. As a member of the Chelsea Senior Center, Red loved playing Bridge and Euchre. He enjoyed several cruises with his wife and friends. Red loved having coached his sons in Little League Baseball and played men's softball himself. Red is survived by his wife Karen of 54 years; two daughters, Carol Sue Kruise of Canton, Nicole Antoinette Kruise of Chelsea; two sons, Robert Charles Kruise of Chelsea, David Ryan Kruise of Milan; daughter in-law, Ann Brigitta Culverhouse-Kruise; brothers, James Arthur Kruise of Warren, Charles Eugene Kruise of Richmond; sisters; Shirley Ann Hathaway of Macomb, Karen Jean Loos of Mt. Clemens, Mary Ellen Viall of Florida, Kay Frances Beaulieu of Macomb, Linda Sue Pierce of Ohio; six grandchildren; and 16 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a brother, John Allen Kruise in 1948, his father in 1987, and mother in 2004. A memorial service and luncheon will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 1:00-3:30 pm at West Side United Methodist Church on 900 S. Seventh St. in Ann Arbor, MI. A private burial will take place in Vermont Cemetery, Chelsea. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chelsea Senior Center or the V.F.W. National Home in Eaton Rapids. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2016.

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Florence & Ron shepps

October 16, 2021

Karen we hope you & family are doing well during these pandemic months. We adored Red. If you are planning to come to Tampa area, give us a call.

May 1, 2017

Karen, I am so sorry to hear of Red's passing. I just got the Chelsea bridge tournament notice today and learned of his passing. I pray for peace and comfort for you, your children and grandchildren.

Daphne Hodder

October 29, 2016

Kare..I was sorry to read of the death of your husband. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Flo & Ron Shepps

October 27, 2016

Saddened by your loss. We hope your family will not experience any grief for a very long time, only good happenings.
Love

Pat Nolan

October 27, 2016

So sorry to hear of Reds passing. He was a good co -worker and friend at Milan Plastic. He will be remembered.

October 27, 2016

Karen,
Just today I learned of Reds passing. I am so sorry. I will be thinking of you and hope to see you soon.
Cheri Barnes

Kay Beaulieu

October 26, 2016

Our chain of eight has been broken, but our love will never be broken now and forever. We will miss you but never forget you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our memories are sad now, and hope that they soon will be happy memories that we will cherish forever. One of your favorite sisters, Kay

Donald Beaulieu

October 26, 2016

Larry we as a family will forever will miss our get togethers. Thank you for being a great brother-in-law and a great friend. Thank you for your giving and helping nature. Thank you for serving in the military.l will miss you. See you on the other side.

Barbara Poore

October 26, 2016

Carol and family, I know how hard it is to give a father. Remember the times you had together, both good and bad and he will be with you always. May your memories keep you together and bring you through this difficult time. May God be with you all.

Ron Sutton

October 25, 2016

You will be remembered as a good friend and co-worker. I miss our visits already.

Dana & Peggy

October 25, 2016

We are glad that we had a couple of opportunities to meet Red even though they were brief. Thoughts and prayers are being sent to you from Maine.

Sabir Khogali

October 25, 2016

My sincere Thought, prayers and condolences goes to my long time friend/co-worker Carol and to all her Kruise Family.
Sabir Khogali

Chris Heikka

October 24, 2016

You are in my thought at this difficult time. I have many fond memories of hanging out at the "Kruises". Chris Heikka

Fonda Heikka

October 24, 2016

My prayers are with you Karen, Carol, Nicole, Robert and David. God Bless you.
Fonda

Fonda Heikka

October 24, 2016

Karen and Family,
Your have my thoughts at this time. Karen, I can say I know how you feel right now. I remember our kids playing with each other in Hayes Subdivision, Larry doing the electric work for our back porch when we built it and Denny being the bartender at a wedding in your front yard. There are the memories of Cub Scouts and fishing at the lake. I bet Denny and Larry are sharing some great stories today. I will keep you in my thoughts in the coming days. Larry will be missed.
Fonda

Maryellen (Mecki) Viall

October 23, 2016

R.I.P. Big Brother. There are so many memories, some good and some not so good, but we've always gotten along pretty good for being siblings. I will miss you.

October 23, 2016

We sure had our squabbles as kids, but I loved you most as my big brother and was proud to be Godmother to your kids. I will miss you terribly.

Maryellen Viall

October 23, 2016

R.I.P. Big Brother! You will never be forgotten.

Maryellen (Mecki) Viall

October 23, 2016

R.I.P. Big Brother.

Karen Loos

October 23, 2016

Larry your were the oldest of our family. I am sorry to see you go and will miss you terribly. My heart and prayers go out to your family.
Love, your sis, Karen

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