Deacon David J. Kruse
February 12 1948 - March 10 2010
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Sunday March 14th 2010 2:00 - 4:00
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
St. Christopher Catholic Church
Sunday March 14th 2010 6:30 - 9:00
1420 Grandview Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
St. Christopher Catholic Church
Monday March 15th 2010 9:30 - 10:45
1420 Grandview Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Deacon David Joseph Kruse, age 62, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at home after a brief illness. Preceded in death by his father, A. Joseph Kruse; uncles, Donald Kruse and Earl Winkelman. Survived by his children, Michael of Sandusky, OH, Christopher and Mary Kruse, both of Columbus; former wife, Janet Kruse; mother, Arletta Kruse of Cincinnati, OH; brothers, Richard (Susan) of Killeen, TX, Mark (Thomas), Belle Harbor, NY, and Joseph (Lisa) of Cincinnati, OH; sister, Jill (Dennis) Fallon, of Cincinnati, OH; aunts, Joyce Winkelman and Joyce (Mark) Klug of Cincinnati, OH; good friends, Bishop Daniel Conlon of Steubenville, OH, Todd Farrell and daughters, Abby and Courtney; faithful dog, Lizzie; and a host of relatives and friends. Member and Knights of Columbus Council #14342 and Fourth Degree. Dave was a Kentucky Colonel and member of the Shamrock Club of Columbus. Former employee of American Motors, Jeep, Len Immke Buick, Bob Boyd Lincoln Mercury and Ed Potter Mercedes. Formerly Deacon and pastoral associate at Seton Parish in Pickerington. He also worked in the Diocesan Finance Office prior to his current assignment. At the time of his death, he was Deacon and parish administrator at Saint Christopher Church, Columbus, Ohio. David was ordained a Deacon by Bishop James A. Griffin, Bishop of Columbus on February 1, 1997, at Saint Joseph Cathedral. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, where friends may call on Sunday, March 14, 2010, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. His body will then be received and lie in state at Saint Christopher Church, 1420 Grandview Avenue at 6:30 p.m. (Sunday), with visitation to follow until 9:00 p.m. A Christian Wake Service will be held prior to the close of visitation at 8:30 p.m. Morning Prayer will be recited at 9:15 a.m., on Monday, March 15, 2010, with visitation to continue until time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., in St. Christopher Church. Bishop Frederick F. Campbell, Bishop of Columbus, Principal Celebrant with Bishop R. Daniel Conlon as Homilist. A luncheon reception to follow in Trinity School cafeteria. Burial, St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio, following the reception. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in Deacon Dave's memory to the Trinity Catholic School Window Fund. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Deacon David J. Kruse
From : Mike & Shirley Neal
To : Michael Kruse
Date: March 11th 2010
Michael, So very sorry to read about the sudden passing of your father. I will pass the information on to Shawn and Valerie. Shawn works at the night shift for the Fairfield Co. Sheriff's dept. David was a kind man and enjoyed all you boys in the neighborhood as we did. Our prayers are with you.
From : Kylene Perry
To : Michael
Date: March 11th 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a fun and wonderful person I am sure he will be missed by many. My prayers are with you and your family.
From : Schwirian Family
To :
Date: March 11th 2010
To the Kruse Family:
Deacon Dave was such a wonderful person. He was always invloved in St Christopher Parish and loved to engage in the Knight of Columbus and the school. YOu will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom, Cindi, Aaron & Ryan Schwirian
From : MaryJo Factor
To :
Date: March 11th 2010
Deepest Sympathy!
From : Shawn and Valerie Neal
To : Kruse Family
Date: March 11th 2010
Our hearts go out to you in this time of grief. Pops was a wonderful man, and he will always hold a special place in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
God Bless,
Shawn and Valerie
From : Gino & Maureen Damiani
To : The family of Deacon Dave
Date: March 16th 2010
Even though we only knew Deacon Dave for a short time, he was extremely nice and helpful to our entire family during our time of grief for our son who passed away suddenly last fall. His kindness touched our hearts and we will always remember him with gratitude. May his soul rest in peace and your memories of him give you strength in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with all of you.
With sincere sympathy.
Gino & Maureen Damiani and family
From : Scott, Jo & Lindsay Johnson
To : Kruse Family (mary)
Date: March 18th 2010
We are very sorry to hear about your Dad. You girls were quite a team way back at St. Pius school days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.