Carole "Nadean" Kruckeberg

Carole "Nadean" Kruckeberg, 82, of Leo, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was born to the late Arnold D. and Jessie Delene (Uhrick) Linnemeier on May 21, 1938, in Fort Wayne. Nadean gave freely to those she loved and helped others who were in need. She started a career in real estate in the late 70's. Her need to help people lead her to a career as the Cedar Creek Township Trustee and later she worked as the Township Clerk. Nadean served on the Township Trustee Board and was involved with the Grabill Food Bank and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Her desire was strong to help those in need. Nadean is survived by her children, Kelli (Brad) Witte, Jody (Michelle) Kruckeberg and Kevin (Gwen Breeden) Kruckeberg; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Nancy, Al, Roger, Jim and David. She was preceded in death by husband, David Kruckeberg. Funeral service will be on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (12640 St. Joe Road, Grabill, IN 46741) at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be at the church on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Burial will follow the service at Highland Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grabill Food Bank or Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.