Don Kruse

Donald Charles Kruse enjoyed a wonderful life. Don was a proud lifelong Texan born in McCamey, Texas on December 11, 1934 to Ross & Pauline Kruse. Don was known to his two older sisters Shirley Kruse Lightfoot and Beverly Kruse Scown as Donnie and later to his grandkids & great grandkids as GDad. Don left this wonderful life on August 6, 2018 surrounded by his wife and children.

Don attended Monahans High School where he met his future wife, Katy Hale. It was pretty much love at first sight and they married four years later on August 24, 1957. Don graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech University and was a very proud TTU alumni. Don & Katy had three children, Brett Kruse, Amy Kruse Rogers and Randy Kruse. Later in life Don had fun with 4 grandkids, Caleb Rogers, Nickolas Rogers, Katy Rogers, Sean Kruse and also great grandkids! Don was an optimistic, friendly guy who enjoyed hunting, tropical vacations & snorkeling, “piddling” in his workshop and cold Coors Light. Don and Katy managed the Whites/Western Auto Store in McGregor, Texas for 21 yrs. He worked hard 6 days a week to support his family & appreciated all their customers over the years.

Don will be given a private burial by his loving family. His friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life reception from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Friday, August 10th at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 500 S. Madison St, McGregor, Texas..

For those desiring, the family has suggested the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org. for memorial contributions in lieu of flowers.

We would like to thank Westview Manor Nursing Home and Southern Care Hospice Service for their excellent care of Don. We already miss Don/Dad/GDad greatly and look forward to seeing him again someday in Heaven.

The guestbook is offered at www.gracegardensfh.com

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