Raymond P. Kruse

of Clearwater, FL, passed away August 4th 2012.

Ray had a passion for his work as well as a great love for his family. He was a huge fan of both the Chicago Cubs and Bears. He rarely missed a Cubs game and on Sundays in the fall he would cheer for the Bears. He spent over 45 years in the tire industry and in 1999 took a position with the CBI tire group. This position gave him the opportunity to share his knowledge and experience with others while fulfilling his desire to help people. Throughout his many years in the industry the relationships he built with counterparts and clients turned into life long friendships.

Ray was a loving husband and a great father who will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife Jill Janson daughters Denise (Rick) Menke, Michelle (Rodney Hall) Kruse, Brittany (Jon) Russell, and son Ray Kruse II along with his 11 grand children.