Jerald Paul Kruse Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jerald Paul Kruse (Osage, Iowa), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jerald left this world on January 2, 2026 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Jerald Paul Kruse or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Jerald may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Kruse and LaVerna Kruse (Rawson); his brothers, Tom Kruse and Richard Kruse; his brother-in-law Mike Olson; his nephew Matthew; and his niece Alyssa.
He is survived by: his siblings, Mary Kruse-Olson, Jim Kruse and Robert Kruse (Sherry); his sister-in-law Connie Kruse; and his friend Chuck Koenings. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephew.
