Leonard H. Kruse Obituary
The family announces the passing of Leonard H. Kruse of Columbus Grove, Ohio on June 24, 2026. Leonard, born on September 26, 1929, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bernard Kruse and Elida Kruse (Klausing); his wife Ruth Stechschulte; his grandchildren, Lilly Kruse and Andrew Kruse; his siblings, Mildred Goedde (Isidore), Betty Stiles (Dick), Bill Kruse (Jane), Martha Schroeder (Sixtus) and Rita Erford (Mac); and his in-laws, Nolan Diller, John Kahle and Linda Stechschulte.
He is survived by: his children, Gary Kruse of Elida, David Kruse (Susan) of Lexington, Roger Kruse (Linda) of Columbus Grove, Kenny Kruse (Connie) of Columbus Grove, Sandra Vorst (Tony) of Kalida, Janine Johnson (Rex) of Ottawa and Bernard Kruse (Elizabeth) of Solon; his grandchildren, Adam Kruse (Tiffany Stechschulte), Amber Farler (Dave), Austin Kruse (Jenna), Amy Martin (Justin), Summer Kruse, Abraham Kruse (Robbin), Ryan Kruse (Katie), Aaron Kruse (Audrey), Nathan Kruse (Becca), Justin Kruse (Lelah), Christa Wilson (Nathan), Gabe Kruse (Nicole), Kasey Kruse (Jack), Amanda Schnipke, Damian Vorst (Carrie), Heather Kleman (Ross), Abigail Morman (Casey), David Vorst (Misty), Josh Johnson (Emily), Carly Rieman (Derek), Carrington Johnson, Zachary Kruse (Lyndsay), Kaylee Rodriguez (Jordan), Julianna Krokos (Anthony) and Nicholas Kruse; and his in-laws, Doris Diller of Columbus Grove, Ginny Kahle of Ottawa and Paul Stechschulte (Betty) of Columbus Grove. He is also survived by 48 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony Catholic School, Columbus Grove.
