We are sad to announce that on May 6, 2018, at the age of 88, Leland Kenneth Kruse (Taylor, Texas), born in Coupland, Texas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his husband LaVerne Steger (Ervin); his brothers-in-law, John Simank and Curtis Martin (Jeanette); and his sister Loretta Simank. He is survived by : his children, Sheila Bullock (Mel), Kelly Kruse (Penny) and Rhonda Ochoa (Ray); his grandchildren, Amanda Elson (Shelby), Colbey Bullock (Jennifer), Sydnee Best (Levi), Sean Bullock, Alysha Kruse, Jewel Kruse (Will Hale), Kenneth Kruse, Elizabeth Ochoa (Wyatt Payne) and Alec Ochoa; his great grandchildren, Caleb Elson, Alyssa Elson and Landyn Bullock; and his grandsons, Levi, Shelby, Will and Wyatt. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church-Radio Fund, 401 West Seventh Street, Taylor, Texas 76574.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Providence Funeral Home