Jacob Kruller

Jacob Kruller Battle Creek Jacob Kruller, age 92 died on Sunday April 22, 2012, after a long battle with Lung Cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Jacob was born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on January 8, 1920 to Jacob and Christina Kruller. Jake served in the Dutch Army during WWII until the Netherlands surrendered to the Germans. Jake was then sent to a forced Labor camp until the end of the war in 1945. Jake married the love of his life, Tryntje (Trudy) Hagendyk on November 1942. In 1949 Jake immigrated with his wife and son to the States, and made Battle Creek their home. Jake retired from Post General Foods in 1981 after 30 years of service, with his last position being Maint. Foreman for Bldg. 17. Jake and Trudy moved to Florida and spent 23 years there before moving back to Battle Creek to be closer to family. Jake was a lifelong member of Riverwalk Community Church and served on its council, assisted in the planning and building of the Battle Creek Christian School and was a member of Post 25 Year Club. Jake was an avid golfer, and became a member of the "Hole in One Club" while living in Florida. Jakes other favorite pastimes were fishing and bowling. Jake was always ambitious and willing to help others and volunteered with numerous organizations. Jake was one of six children and is survived by one sister, Tine Campbell from Australia. Locally he is survived by Trudy, his wife of 69 years; his son, Dick (Bonnie) Kruller of Plantation, Florida and daughter, Christina (Rudolf) van Balen of Battle Creek. Jake was also the proud grandfather of 4 granddaughters, Suzy (Jeff) Posluzney, Amy (Mike) Dietz, Kindy (Gene Legne) Kruller and Kim (Chad) Kamrow, and five great-grandchildren, Levi, Kyle, and Jenna Van Valkenburg, and Aiden and Ella Dietz. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Services for Jacob will be officiated by Pastor Roger Bultman 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 at the funeral home. Family and friends are invited to Riverwalk Community Church immediately following the service for a luncheon to visit with the family. Private interment will take place later in the day. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of one's choice. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.