Merlin “Merle” A. Kruse, resident of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on
March 9, 2022, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital at the age of 82.
Merle was born May 10, 1939, in Selden, Kansas, on the family farm.
He attended School in Leoville, Kansas, graduating in 1957. He enlisted
in the U.S. Army in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1962. Upon
return from the Army, he attended Fort Hays State University in Hays,
Kansas, graduating with a degree in Industrial Arts. Merle briefly
taught High School Shop classes until he started his career as an
Insurance Adjuster with Crawford and Company where he worked until
retirement.
Over the years, he was active with the Sheridan Rotary Club,
Flying Cowboys RC Club, Sheridan Dartball Association and served on the
Sheridan Golf Commission. In retirement, he enjoyed woodworking,
visiting the farm, hunting, fishing, and flying RC airplanes.
He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence Kruse, mother
Josephine Kruse and older brother Robert Kruse. He is survived by his
wife, Gay Kruse, daughters Carrie Pierson (Phil), Cheri Kruse and son
Terry Kruse (Serene) as well as 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a
later date on the family farm in Selden, Kansas. Online condolences
may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care
of Sheridan Funeral Home.