Obituary of Robert Kruse

Robert A. Kruse, 60, of White Township, NJ, passed away suddenly at St. Luke's Warren Hospital on January 27, 2015. He was born on May 13, 1954 to the late Raymond and Ruth (Valentine) Kruse in Jersey City, NJ. Robert was raised in Hoboken, NJ. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam. He was wounded in war and was awarded the Purple Heart. Robert enjoyed reading and being outdoors. He enjoyed being with his family camping and traveling. He had an amazing sense of humor. He loved being with his best buddy, Finn Thomas the Cat. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie (Rudd) Kruse; his son James Kruse of Wheatridge, CO; daughter JoBeth Pemberton of White Township; brother Raymond Kruse of Isabelle, FL.; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation will be held at the H.G. Smith Crematory with a memorial service to be held at the convenience of the family on a later date. Memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. The DeVoe Funeral Service has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please see www.devoefuneral.com for online condolences.