James Henry Kruse

James Henry Kruse, age 83, passed away December 2, 2010 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at a later time.

Memorials may be made to James H. Kruse family and sent to 2382 Lilac Ct. Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

James was born in Grinnell, Kansas on July 18, 1927 to John Henry and Louise Marcott Kruse. He married Betty Ann Schoeder in 1950 in Angelus, Kansas and they later divorced.

James was a factory worker at Rockwell for 25 years. He has spent the last 40 years in the Fairfield area.

James is survived by 7 children: Sharon (Charles) Piper of Kirksville, MO., Terry (Janice) Kruse of Fairfield, IA., Shirley (Russell) White of Augusta, SC., Lynda (Nick) Gill of Dayton, OH., Gary (Brenda) Kruse of Richland, IA., Tim Kruse of Brighton, IA. and Dennis (Tammy) Kruse of Fairfield, IA., 15 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 3 siblings: Jack Kruse of Wichita, KS., Mike Kruse of Memphis, TN. and Laurene Dickman of Quinter, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and infant son: Thomas and 1 brother: Robert.