John Kruse obit

John Kruse, of Walthill, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Oct. 24, 2026, at Oakland Heights and Assisted Living Care Center. Born on July 26, 1926, in Walthill, at what is now The Susan La Flesche Picotte Center, John Kruse has led a life marked by commitment to family, community, and country. The son of Richard John Kruse and Ethel (Wallerstedt) Kruse, John’s early years were spent in the heartland of Nebraska, where he cultivated a deep appreciation for the land and its bounties. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ethel Kruse; his older sister, Marjorie Daugherty; his older brother Richard (Dick) Kruse; his younger brother, Paul Kruse; and stepson, Tommy Jones. John’s educational journey began at Walthill Public School, continuing in Omaha after his family’s move. A proud graduate of Central High School in 1944, John was a natural leader, serving as an ROTC Cadet Leader.

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