Arnold J. Kruse

Arnold J. Kruse, age 89, of Stryker, passed away on Sept. 28, 2024, at Hillside Country Living in Bryan. Arnold worked at La Choy Food Products for over 40 years.

Arnold was born on Oct. 12, 1934, in Napoleon, to the late Albert and Sophie (Dreyer) Kruse. He graduated from Ridgeville High School in 1952. He later attended Capital University in Columbus. On June 24, 1961, Arnold married Joan (Lumbardo), and she preceded him in death in 2010. Arnold served his country as a member of the United States Army. Arnold liked woodworking and watching the birds at Hillside. He was a family man, and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arnold attended the First Lutheran Church in Stryker.

Arnold is survived by his children, Marlene (Terry) Clark of West Unity; Mary Jo (Fred) Hill of Rome City, Indiana; Marilyn Neville of Paulding; Lt. General Jeff (Dr. Susie) Kruse of Washington, D.C.; and James Kruse of Rockford, Illinois; grandchildren, Justin (Onna) Hill, Toby (Erin) Hill, Dr. Bradi (Zach) Batt, Megan (Eli) Howard, Jeffrey (Shellie) Neville II; and great-grandchildren, Griffen, Jaxson, Dawson, Keegan, Kendall, Zoey, Whitley and Finn. He is also survived by his brother, Melvin (Lorena) Kruse; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by Joan; parents; brother, Harold (Marie) Kruse; son-in-law, Jeff Neville; and great-grandchild, Baby Howard.

Visitation for Arnold will take place on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church in Stryker, from 4-7 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at the church at 11 a.m., with an hour of visitation before the service. Minister Chris Staup will officiate. Burial will follow the service at the Oakwood Cemetery in Stryker, where military honors will be accorded by the Stryker American Legion. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Hillside Country Living Activities Department. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. The Grisier Funeral Home of Stryker is honored to serve the Kruse family.