Kruse, Thomas Duane, passed away on Sunday, June 27th, 2021, at our place of residence in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on May 17th, 1955 in Tampa, Florida, the son of Harvey and Christina Kruse, and brother to ten siblings. Following high school, he joined the United States Navy and served our country for 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda Kruse, daughter Kristie Kruse, son Thomas D. Kruse, Jr., and two granddaughters, Kylie Wright and Khloe Behnam. His family wishes to thank the staff at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville for their patience, compassion, and professionalism shown to him while in their care. Services will be held on July 17th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., located at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Cemetery Chapel & Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. If you wish, in lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation may be made in his memory to Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida.
