Norman E. Kruse

Norman E. Kruse

  • January 16, 1921 - October 5, 2011
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
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“Karen, My condolensce to you and your family. You and your family are in my prayers. I am sending you big hugs and strength as you move foward,...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Bob Workman - Indianapolis, IN

“Thanks for the memories. They are too numerous, too wonderful, too unforgettable to mention,-- so we will just keep them in our hearts. ...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: D.J. and T.W. Roberts - IN

“Norm was a good friend and we worked together for many years. My condolences to the family and prayers. Norm was a very nice person to be around...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Tom Coyne - Osprey, FL - Friend

“To Norm's family and loved ones - Norm was a Class Act and one of the true gentlemen at Lilly when I was hired in Indus. Engr. during the mid 1960's...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Nick Fritsch - Clearwater , FL

“Dad, you showed me how to build things when I was growing up, and now I always feel you beside me through my journeys in life; building things and...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Kevin - Fishers, IN - Son

“I will always miss you when I look out in the backyard and see you out in the garden picking tomatoes and your green beans. Love Davey ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: David Kruse - Indianapolis, IN

“Norm's death is a loss to all who knew him. It was my privalage to have known Norm through participation in the Waynesville golf outings over...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Wayne McKeehan - Greenwood, IN

“Dear Kruse Family, There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers - IN


Norman E. Kruse

90, Indianapolis, passed away on October 5, 2011. He was a devoted and loving husband, a proud father, and a good friend to dozens of people. He was born in Osgood, Indiana and was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Gladys Kruse, and his sister, Dorothy Reno. Norm was a member of Pi Tau Sigma (International Mechanical Engineering Society) at Purdue University where he graduated with a BS ME magna cum laude in 1949. Upon graduation he joined Eli Lilly & Company working initially in industrial engineering and later in administration and human resources. He retired from Lilly in 1984.

Norman taught mathematics at Purdue, and various graduate classes in management at Purdue, Indiana and Iowa universities. In retirement, Norman was an active volunteer with both the Sertoma Club of Broad Ripple, the American Legion and the Service Club. He served in the Marines during WW II, trained in the air mechanic, gunnery and air navigation schools. He served in Hawaii, Australia, Kwajalein, Guadalcanal, New Guinea, Guam, Saipan, Philippines, and Iwo Jima. He was discharged in October 1945. He enjoyed bridge, gin rummy, golf and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sarah Ann (Baker), his sister Emma Jean Malagrifa, his six children, Deborah DeMougin (Steve), Karen Cox (Randy), Kathy Miller, Kimberly Boyd (David), Kevin Kruse (Jan), David Kruse, and eleven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center - Broad Ripple , 1305 Broad Ripple Avenue, on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 2-5 PM, with private interment services at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

You may visit http://www.flannerbuchanan.com where you may sign the guest book, share a memory with family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Broad Ripple Sertoma Club.

You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story.

Sincerely,

-Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan