John L Kruse

John L. Kruse, age 62, of Garber, IA, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He was born on May 3, 1954 in Guttenberg, the son of Harold and Lucile Kruse. John attended school in Garnavillo and graduated with the class of 1972. John has spent his entire life working on the farm that he grew up on. On October 9, 1976, John was united in marriage with Mary Bates at St. Marys Catholic Church in Guttenberg. With the exception of living with his new bride across the road from the Kruse farm for 9 months, John has spent his life where he grew up and so John really never left home. Farming wasnt just a job to John, it was his way of life and his passion. He loved spending time hunting and following sports, especially the Boston Celtics, New York Yankees, San Francisco 49ers and the Iowa Hawkeyes. His first time flying was for the Capital One Bowl in 2005 where Iowa won the football game with a last second catch. John will be forever loved and cherished by his wife Mary; children, Adam, Holly & Abby Kruse; siblings, Dorothy (Thomas) Weyant, Diana (Dennis) Henning, Marie (Lyle) Torrey & Jeanne Ronek and many other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Norbert Kruse and brother in law, Steve Ronek. In Lieu of flowers and all types of sympathy, the family has asked that you make a donation for cancer research in John's memory. Service Information Visitation Friday July 8, 2016 9:00 AM to 10:50 AM St. John's Lutheran Church 203 Pearl St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Memorial Service Friday July 8, 2016 11:00 AM St. John's Lutheran Church 203 Pearl St Guttenberg, IA 52052 Reception immediately following service. St. John's Lutheran Church 203 Pearl St Guttenberg, IA 52052