Charles E. Kruse of Cardiff, passed away on March 23, 2012. He was born in Aurora, Indiana on March 27, 1930. He served in the U.S.Marine Corp. as a young man. His life career was dedicated to the sales of Life Insurance. Charles was laid to rest at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California. He is survived by his son, Keith Kruse, and daughter, Karen Merciar.