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EDWARD KRUSE Memoriam

Dr. Edward W. Kruse, III, age 66, of Naperville, IL, at rest suddenly April 22, 2010. Born May 19, 1943 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Edward Jr. and Irene Kruse; beloved husband of 44 years of Constance; loving father of Edward (Kristin) Kruse IV, Kimberly (Dennis) Jakubowski; cherished grandfather of Kate Kruse, Emma and Kira Jakubowski; dear brother of the late Clarice Kruse and the late Ralph Kruse. Graduated from Northwestern University in 1970 with his PhD. Retired from Consulting Technologies, Inc. as President. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540. Interment at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles, IL at 2 p.m. Visitation Sunday, April 25, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540 Info: 630-355-0213 or www.friedrich-jones.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 24, 2010.

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April 26, 2010

Dear Connie,
We were both shocked and saddened by the new of Ed's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Phil has lost a great fishing and golfing partner and we have both lost a dear friend. May Ed's memory be a blessing to all who were fortunate to have know him.

Rick Hootman

April 26, 2010

Dear Connie and Family:
Please accept my condolences on Ed’s passing. I’m sorry that I was not able to attend the visitation. I had the opportunity to work with Ed for several years on the Lisle Chamber of Commerce Board. He was an energetic leader with a wonderful sense of humor, and it was great for me to get his insight and learn from his experience. I appreciate my time spent with him. He will be missed by many of us in Lisle.

MaryAnn Foley

April 25, 2010

Dear Cousin Connie,
My prayers that you and the family find comfort in knowing that your family and friends share in your grief.
My box of treaures contains a letter you sent to me- shortly after you married Ed- saying that "marriage is wonderful". Through the years, Ed was a happy man, thanks to your love and nurturing support.

Mike Basile

April 25, 2010

Dear Connie,
We were so very saddened by the news of Ed's untimely death. His voice on the phone for Wednesday's Board meeting was so strong and vibrant, it made it even harder to believe.
We all know he is truly in a better place with the Good Lord.
His concern for my granddaughter meant a great deal to me. He would always ask me how she was doing.
Carol and I will remember Ed in our prayers, and pray for you to have strength during this difficult time.
God bless you.

Mike and Carol Basile

Richard & Debbie Ginden

April 25, 2010

Dear Connie,

We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Ed's sudden passing. We are so thankful that we were able to spend time with both of you at Easter Brunch just a few short weeks ago. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Debbie & Richard Ginden

April 25, 2010

Connie, we(our entire family) cannot describe the heartache we feel for you,Ed,Kristin,Kim,Dennis,Kaitie, Emma and Kira.It was OUR FORTUNE to have both of you as friends in Naples, and visit with you in IL.We will always rememember Ed's LOVE of GOLF and FISHING, and LISLE'S "EYES TO THE SKIES" which Ed gave us his special VIP tour. Connie, we have so many fond memories that we together shared and hopefully all those memories will help to sustain you during the difficult times.
Love, Evy, Tom, Laura, Greg, Doug, HauYin, Jen, Russ and Karolina Kellogg

Dave Van Kampen

April 24, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Ed achieved so much in his life. One of his great contributions was to the Lisle Eyes to Skies Festival. I had the privilege to work with Ed on the committee for several years. He has been such a great inspiration and mentor to me. His integrity, focus, and sheer desire to continue the legacy our festival is an example of his contagious enthusiasm. Ed was so proud and honored to introduce the military representatives on July 4th to lead our Pledge of Allegiance ...he will truly be missed. My deepest condolences to Connie and the family.

Bill McCabe

April 24, 2010

I cannot describe that shock and sadness that overwhelmed me when hearing of this tragedy. I served on the board of Cove Towers with Ed and he was not only visionary, but served with the highest level of integrity. I was also lucky to have golfed with Ed in Florida, and was looking forward to doing that next time he came down. He will be missed by me and my condolences to Connie.

Linda Coverdale

April 24, 2010

Connie and family - Your Florida family of friends are deeply saddened
by Ed's untimely passing and send you
much love and hugs. Our prayers are
with you all, Linda & Glen

Joe and Debra Troescher

April 24, 2010

We were privileged to know Ed, a man of faith and a man of family, who lived life with all pistons firing behind a great sense of humor. Our history with Ed spanned decades beginning with Joe working for Ed at Bell Labs in the 1980s, Debra entering the picture in 2000, sharing a golf cart many times in beautiful, sunny Naples, and wonderful al fresco dinners with Ed and Connie and Co. We offer love and prayers to Connie, his beautiful wife, and his children, grandchildren and all who mourn this wonderful man who went home to God suddenly on a beautiful spring day.

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