Patricia Jane Kruse

Patricia Jane (Bolen) Kruse, age 82, of Woodville, OH, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2006, at her residence. Patricia was born on February 5, 1924, in Salem, OH, to William F. (Pat) and Helen Jane (Piller) Bolen. On February 23, 1946, she married John Ryan Kruse in Salem, OH and he survives. Patricia was a former librarian of Woodville Branch-Birchard Public Library. Patricia was a member of many organizations: Woodville Book Guild, Toledo Art Museum-Third Tuesday Gallery Group, Woodville Emanon Red Hat Society, Woodville Garden Club (past member), Wednesday Woodville Bridge Group, Woodville Poetry Reading Group, Amy's Avid Readers-Genoa, OH, served for many years as an Election Judge in the village of Woodville for Sandusky County Board of Elections, Samagama (President's Club) and the Woodville Historical Society.
Patricia is survived by her husband, John Ryan Kruse of Woodville, OH; son, Timothy Ryan (Dani) Kruse of Findlay, OH; son, Andrew Ryan (Loretta) Kruse of Fremont, OH; son, Patrick Ryan (Vicki) Kruse of Monclova, OH; grandchildren, Caroline (Don) Dawson of Bluffton, OH, Benjamin Ryan (fianc‚e, Jodi Phillips) Kruse of Toledo, OH, Matt Henry of Powell, OH, Reagan Henry of Findlay, OH and Lily Gonzalez of Fremont, OH; great-grandchildren, Kyla Dawson of Bluffton, OH and Connor Dawson of Bluffton, OH and special grand dog, Bailey June Kruse. She was preceded in death by her parents, William (Pat) and Helen Bolen.
A public celebration of Pat's life will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2006, from 4-6 p.m. at the Woodville Public Library. Interment will be at Westwood Cemetery, Woodville, OH. Those giving a memorial contribution may wish to consider Woodville Branch of Birchard Public Library, Genoa Branch of Harris-Elmore Public Library or charity of donor's choice. Arrangements are through Marsh Funeral Homes, 201 West Main Street, Woodville, OH 43469. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at
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