Alan Kruthoff Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Alan Kruthoff of Ames, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Alan left this world on December 11, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alan Kruthoff to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Kruthoff and Wilma Kruthoff (Buse); his parents-in-law, Robert and Bev Massee; his sister-in-law Sue Kruthoff; and his niece Toni Shea.
He is survived by: his wife Barb Kruthoff (Massee) of Ames, IA; his children, Bret Kruthoff (Paula) of Charles City, IA, Jodi Pieken (Roger) of Lake View, IA, Shelly Pospeshil (Jade) of Johnston, IA and Nick Berry (Corinn) of Huxley, IA; his grandchildren, Christopher Kruthoff (Kelsey), Bryson Kruthoff (Emily), Tyler Pieken (Jess), Abbey Schimmelpfennig (JD), Hunter Pieken (Mary), Kennedy Wernimont (Cameron), Mason, Maddison Pospeshil, Collins, Colton and Bowen Berry; his great grandchildren, William Kruthoff, Haelyn, Bryar, Melody Pieken, Knox, Wrenley Wernimont and Johnny Pieken; his siblings, Twila Cleveland (Bob), Betty Andreson (Jim) and Larry Kruthoff (Linda); and his brother-in-law Chuck Massee. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Emmanuel Lutehran Church (115 2nd St, Lake View, IA 51450). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Lake View, Iowa (115 2nd St, Lake View, IA 51450).
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lake View, Iowa or the Black Hawk Lake Protective Association, Lake View, Iowa.