Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Ken Kruse
KENNETH KRUSE Dearly loved his country, his family, and above all, God. Colonel Kenneth Kruse, United States Air Force (RET), peacefully passed away at home on February 28, 2015, after a brief illness. Ken was born in La Porte City, Iowa, on October 5, 1923. He graduated from La Porte City High School where he met and eventually married his beloved wife Emmogene Kruse. After high school, Ken joined the Air Force and enjoyed a long career as a command pilot with over 5,000 flying hours. With...
