Roy Kruse, 90, rural Luverne, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, at his daughter’s home in Luverne.
Services were Monday, Nov. 11, at First Baptist Church in Luverne. The Rev. Rick Cornish officiated.
Roy Kruse was born to Henry and Minnie (Borchers) Kruse on Nov. 9, 1911, in Beaver Creek. At the age of two he moved with his family to the farm southwest of Luverne. He lived on the family farm up until his death.
He married Hazel Nelson on Nov. 29, 1941, in Luverne. After their marriage, the couple farmed southwest of Luverne. Mrs. Kruse died Jan. 22, 1998.
Mr. Kruse was a member of First Baptist church in Luverne. He enjoyed farming, especially raising livestock.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Valerie Kruse, Eagan; one daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Rich Opsata, Luverne; three grandchildren Rebecca Opsata and her husband, Greg Achten, Canoga Park, Calif., Bethany Opsata, Roseville, and Nathan Opsata, South Hamilton, Mass.; and two sisters, Amber Sorenson, New Richland, and Carolyne Yother, Weslaco, Texas.
Mr. Kruse was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Hazel, one brother, Carl Kruse, and two sisters, Hannah Kruse and Vernie Edmondson.
Dingmann Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.