He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Cruse.
Ken is survived by his son, Cody Cruse (Laura) of O’Fallon, IL; daughter, Katie Odom (Jeff) of Durham, NC; son, James Cruse (Amber) of Indianapolis, IN; daughter, Maureen Cruse of Evansville; six grandchildren; mother, Lois Herman; and brothers, Steve Cruse (Trudy), Larry Cruse (Becky) and Gordon Cruse (Cheryl).
Services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at Alexander East Chapel, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.