We are sad to announce that on September 29, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Frederick Kruse Jr. in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Frederick Kruse Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Frederick C. Kruse Sr. and Annabelle Vercruysse Kruse; his wife Kathryn Karll; and his siblings, Robert and Phyllis Dibble.

He is survived by : his children, Fritz, Karll (Terry), David and Kim Sprecher (Brett); his grandchildren, Kristopher and Katelyn Kruse; his nephew John Dibble; his niece Kristin Webster; his great-nieces, Anna Kate Mitchell and Grace Webster; and his great-nephew Tommy Webster.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fred's memory to PBS Wisconsin, and the Sauk County Humane Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home

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October 9, 2023

thomas slezak wrote a sympathy message

“Living out of state full time, but residing annually in Baraboo for a few months in the summer, I had the opportunity to visit with Fred in late August while he was convalescing. We had a delightful visit. I knew Fred to be a gentleman's gentleman. He was a prince of a man and will be sorely missed. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Tom Slezak Hyattsville, Md”

October 7, 2023

Jim Allen wrote a sympathy message

“10 years ago Fred was the first person to welcome me to the community and St. John's. I was attending my first midweek service at St. John's and Fred new I was not a regular and he walked right up to me and introduced himself. We have been friends eversince. Fred had a heart as big as the city and a personality as gentle as a long time best friend. Sandy and I send our condolences to the family. Some people make the world more special and we are happy he was a part of ours. God bless you all.”