It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth A. Kruse (Columbus Grove, Ohio), who passed away on October 12, 2022, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, Ben Stechschulte and Marcella Stechschulte (Schmersal); her husband Leonard Kruse; her children, Gary Kruse, David Kruse (Susan), Roger Kruse (Linda), Kenny Kruse (Connie), Ben Kruse (Liz), Sandra Vorst (Tony) and Janine Johnson (Rex); her siblings, Doris Diller, Ginny Kahle (John) and Paul Stechschulte (Betty); her grandchildren, Adam Kruse (Tiffany), Amber Farler (Dave), Austin Kruse (Jenna), Amy Martin (Justin), Andy Kruse (Summer), Abraham Kruse (Robin), Ryan Kruse (Katie), Aaron Kruse (Audrey), Nathan Kruse (Becca), Justin Kruse (Lelah), Christa Wilson (Nathan), Gabe Kruse (Nicole), Kasey Kruse, Amanda Schnipke (Ben), Damian Vorst (Carrie), Heather Kleman (Ross), Abigail Morman (Casey), David Vorst (Misty), Josh Johnson (Emily), Carly Rieman (Derek), Carri Johnson, Zach Kruse (Lyndsay), Kaylee Rodriguez (Jordan), Julianna Kruse and Nick Kruse; her sister Linda Stechschulte; her granddaughter Lilly Kruse; and her brother-in-law Nolan Diller. She was also cherished by 41 great-grandchildren.

Donations can be made in her memory to Heartbeat of Ottawa/Lima and St. Anthony's Catholic School.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hartman Sons Funeral Home