Obituary

Service: Saturday, October 26, 2013 - Graveside service at Orange Cemetery, Rome City at 3 p.m.

Calling: Friday, October 25, 2013 - 5 to 8 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel **************************************************************************************** Richard E. "Dick" Kruse, 80, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Rome City died Saturday, October 19, 2013, in Covington Commons Assisted Living in Fort Wayne.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.

Mr. Kruse and his wife owned and operated the Sylvan Lake Marine in Rome City for many years. He retired in 1998 as a service manager for Pepsi in Rome City.

Dick was a member of the Rome City American Legion Post 381, and was a volunteer firefighter for the Orange Township Fire Department in Rome City for over 30 years.

He was born January 23, 1933, in Fort Wayne to Howard and Mildred (Boger) Kruse.

On October 27, 1965, in Fort Wayne he married Elizabeth A. "Liz" Harris. She preceded him in death on May 5, 1993.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Robyn and Neil Farmer of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Lindley of Fort Wayne.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Kruse in 2006; and a brother, Robert Kruse in 1988.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 3 p.m. in Orange Cemetery near Rome City with Rev. Bill Farmer officiating.

Honor guard services will be provided by Rome City American Legion Post 381, Kendallville VFW Post 2749, and active duty members of the U.S. Army.

Calling is Friday, October 25, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville. A service by the Orange Township Fire Department will be held at 7 p.m.

Preferred memorials are to the donor's choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com