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In memory of
Kevin Ray Cruse
December 22, 1971 - April 16, 2024
Dec 22, 1971 - Apr 16, 2024
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Ray Cruse, husband, father, and brother. Kevin passed away in Gilbert, Arizona, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the age of 52, after a short and inspiring battle with T-cell lymphoma.
Kevin was born to Sheldon & Ethel Cruse in Waterloo, IA, on December 22, 1971. Kevin spent his youth surrounded by his dad, mom, big brother Steve, and extended family in Plainfield, …
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Community Involvement
Church
Attendee of
Hope Church Movement
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
Hospers Fire Department
Volunteer of
Basketball Coaching
Volunteer of
Orange City Iowa Youth Tackle Football League
Favorites
What causes did Kevin care about most?
His family, his faith
His family, his faith
His family, his faith
What were Kevin's favorite ways to exercise?
Weight-lifting
Weight-lifting
Weight-lifting
What were Kevin's favorite ways to spend free time?
Watching football, lifting weights, building things, hiking, plants, long drives
Watching football, lifting weights, building things, hiking, plants, long drives
Watching football, lifting weights, building things, hiking, plants, long drives
What were Kevin's favorite performances to watch?
Vikings Football
Vikings Football
Vikings Football
Timeline
Born
December 22nd, 1971
Waterloo, IA
Graduated from high school
1990
Plainfield, IA
Started secondary education at Northwestern College
1990
Orange City, IA
Survived by
Charlotte Cruse
Spouse
Haley (Austin) Uecker
Daughter
Karson Cruse
Son
Karter (Meghan) Cruse
Son
Zachary Cruse
Son
Isabela Cruse
Daughter
Maverick & Steele Uecker
Grandson
Steve (Angela) Cruse
Brother
Lanny Haglund
Father-in-law
Johnelle Haglund
Mother-in-law
Matthew Haglund
Brother-in-law
Connie (Bryan) Falk
Sister-in-law
Kimberly Brooks
Sister-in-law
Christina (Nate) Jensen
Sister-in-law
Aunts & Uncles
Aunt
Loving Cousins
Cousin
Nieces & Nephews
Niece
Predeceased by
Sheldon Cruse
Father
Ethel Cruse
Mother
Carolena Cruse
Niece
Other key details
Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel
Hospice care provided by
Hospice of the Valley
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