Barbara C. Kruse, 95, of Gahanna, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 25, 2018 at Three Creeks Assisted Living. She was born February 20, 1923 in Manchester, NH. At the age of 20, Barbara enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, which was very rare for women in the 1940’s. She worked in recruiting and enlistment and attained the rank of staff sergeant. Barbara's cremated remains will be inurned at Calverton National Cemetery at 11am on Friday, July 19, 2019 alongside her husband Charles Kruse who preceded her in death. Calverton National Cemetery is located at 210 Princeton Blvd., Calverton, NY 11933.
Survived by daughter, Edith and her husband, John Thornburg of Gahanna, OH; 3 Grandchildren, and 3 Great Grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to: Women Veteran's Memorial Project (Calverton Cemetary) WMA NY-7 c/o Stacey Tapler 90 Newman St Patchogue, NY 11772 or Hubbell Family Museum & Library Foundation Jan Fulton, Treasurer 4930 Stetzer Rd Bucyrus, OH 44820.