Roger Loren Kruse, 79, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021. Roger was born on August 6, 1942 in Dubuque, Iowa and lived in Independence, Iowa for 40 years, Columbia, MO for 10 years, Lee’s Summit, MO for 20 years and finally to Palm Beach Gardens, FL for the past 7 years.
Roger graduated from St. John’s Catholic High School. He married Janet on August 10, 2017 and together they shared 4 years of marriage. Roger was employed as a manager for Wal-Mart for 15 years. He enjoyed coaching 7-8th grade basketball, watching Iowa sporting events, NASCAR, was active in the military and loved doing projects around the house.
He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Kruse; a son, Curtis Kruse; a daughter Emily Baer (Bryan); a son-in-law, Bob Moore; five grandchildren, Justin, Lauren, Brennan, Jackson and Benjamin; two great grandsons, Chase and Tucker Jo (due in December); as well as many nieces, nephews and step-grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Kathleen Kruse; former wife, Jolee Kruse of 42 years, and a daughter, Amy Moore.
A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1701 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter, Florida 33458.
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