Larry “Joe” Kruse, 65, formerly of 892 Yorkshire Court, St.Marys, OH, and a resident of Auglaize Acres Nursing Home, died 11:20 a.m., Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Auglaize Acres.

He was born June 27,1941, in St.Marys, OH, the son of Margaret E. Kruse.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Kruse Rupert; by his step-father, Otis Rupert; by 2 brothers, Anthony Rupert and Ronald Kruse.

Joe attended St.Marys Memorial High School.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in St.Marys.

Joe enjoyed visiting with other residents and staff at the Auglaize Acres Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2007 at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High Street, St.Marys, OH, the Reverend Bill Maki, officiant.  Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Friends my call one hour prior to services at the funeral home where memorial donations may be directed either to Zion Lutheran Church or Auglaize Acres.