DONALD E. KRUSE Ph.D. PE

Don was an incredible person. I would often seek Don's knowledge of mathematics. He would always start with a fundamental set of facts and work through every practical step teaching me as he went. He always took the time from what he was doing to help enlighten others. What a beautiful mind and person.

I was out of town and just learned of Don's passing. I appreciated his sharing his knowledge of planes with me through the Kansas City Woodworkers Guild. I will him.

So very sorry to hear of Mr Kruse's passing.I spent many hours visiting with him while he waited on car repairs at Star Motors,he was a wonderful,genuine gentleman,I know he will be missed by many...Susan Wessel

What a wonderful man and teacher. He'll be sorely missed. He certainly made an impact on all who knew him and I count myself for that. Scott Engelmann (liberty, MO)

Jane,
My heart goes out to you and the rest of the family. Don was a very interesting man, and I feel privileged to have known him and to have spent time with him at the various tool shows, auctions and other events over the years. The area shows will never be the same without him. To have lost him and Dan Hurley within a year leaves a big void in the local woodworking community and in the M-WTCA, SWTCA & EAIA. So glad now that Sara and I were able to attend the EAIA show there in Kansas...

Thanks Don for all the information and history you provided me and the KC Woodworkers Guild members pertaining to woodworking hand tools. We all appreciated it very much.
John Tegeler

It was a pleasure knowing Don. I never once saw an antique tool that he could not offer a unique story or history. He always fascinated me with his stories. I will miss him and am grateful for his many contributions to the Kansas City Woodworkers' Guild.

A highlight of my engineering career was to have had the opportunity to work with Don, while at HNTB. He was certainly one of the most intelligent engineers I have known.