KRUSE: Laurie Dean of Egmondville
Posted By Haskett Funeral Home On April 25, 2021 @ 4:19 PM In Obituary,Seaforth | 86 Comments
Passed peacefully at the Huron Hospice with his family by his side on April 24, 2021 at the age of 68. Cherished brother of George (Kim) of Bayfield, Paul (Cheryl) of Bayfield, Tim (Jill) of Stratford, and Heather McMichael (Brian) of Stratford. Brother-in-law of Sheila Moore of Wingham, and Janice Woods of Calgary. Loved uncle of Steve, Jim, Mike, Andrew, Bryce, Kyle, Carson, Brendon, Kris, Deric, Tony, Erin, Adam, Nathan, Justin, and Danielle. Predeceased by brothers Dick, Gene, and Roy and parents George and Jean (Dungey) Kruse (1987).
Laurie was a skilled tradesman (automotive technician) who could diagnose and repair anything. He started his career at Rowcliffe Motors in Seaforth and ended his working days at Exeter Chrysler. Laurie approached his many health issues as he did his work “Just another thing to be fixed”. He resided at the Kruse family home built by his grandfather Richard in 1919. Laurie enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing hockey “goaltender”, snowmobiling, and above all riding his motorcycle. Laurie especially enjoyed a good story and reminiscing about “old times”.
A special thanks to the staff at Huron Hospice for their exceptional support during his stay. Laurie was treated with the utmost care and respect. Whether it was planting seeds for the garden, walking the lane, sitting in the sunshine, or talking to the staff. He enjoyed every minute of his final days. Another thanks to Laurie’s neighbours for their support over the years.
Cremation has taken place. Due to COVID-19 restrictions a graveside service will be held at a later date at Maitland Bank Cemetery, Seaforth. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, SEAFORTH. (519-527-1390).
Donations in memory of Laurie to the Huron Hospice or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Laurie also wished to have everyone consider organ donation as he was a fortunate recipient.
Condolences for the family of “KRUSE: Laurie Dean of Egmondville”
Laurie was such a wonderful neighbour to my parents. He will be missed. My condolences to his family. R.I.P. Laurie.
Laurie did fight the good fight , we do not know how he fought for as long as he did .
We extend our deepest sympathies to the Kruse family with Laurie’s passing. Please know we are thinking about all of you during this sad time.
Dear Paul, Cheryl and family: we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Laurie. He certainly sounded like the kind of guy we would have enjoyed being with.
May your many years of good times and memories help you through these difficult days.
Dale and Dianne Whitelaw
How very sad. Laurie was such a good friend and neighbour to our mother. I loved talking to him in the driveway when I visited mom.
My deepest sympathies to Lauries family❤️
On behalf of Tanner and Emma Kruse, (Sheila Kruse), we would like to give our deepest condolences to the Kruse family. Wishing George, Tim, Paul, Heather , the rest of the family and cousins all the best.
Our thoughts & prayers with all the Kruse family,
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Laurie was a great guy! Our thoughts & prayers to all of the Kruse family. Hugs💕
Paul and Cheryl….
my sympathies to you both at this sad time…you are in my thoughts. You have your memories to help keep him close forever.
Our Sympathy to the Kruse family Laurie was a great neighbour we enjoyed the backyard chats we had with him he will be missed.You are in our thoughts and prayers with sympathy from.Mark &Kathy Smith.
So sorry for your loss. We will miss talking to him on our walks by….Laurie grew the best rhubarb….we will miss him…
So sorry for your loss to the Kruse family. May your good memories carry you though this difficult time.
John and Evelyn Leppington
Sorry to hear of Laurie passing ,my condolences to the Kruse family
Jim Oesch
Sorry to hear about Laurie .I worked with Laurie at Exeter Chrysler . My condolences goes out to the entire kruse family . RIP Laurie
Sincere sympathy to Laurie’s family. Laurie always was happy to chat whenever we were out for a walk or it would be a smile and a friendly wave from across the yard. May he rest in peace.
I remember grade school with Laurie
and best of all Saturday morning hockey .
To the Kruse families my sincere condolences
Al Coleman
My deepest sympathy to all the Kruse family at this difficult time!
My deepest sympathy to the Kruse families. I’ve known Laurie for most of my life and he was a wonderful man who will be truly missed. RIP my friend.
My sympathy to Heather, Paul, Cheryl, George, Kim, and Tim and your families. I have lost touch with you but do think of you. Grace Dungey
Our deepest condolence to the Kruse family.
my Sympathy and prayers go out to Laurie and the Kruse family. RIP Laurie
Thinking of you all Lauries family many happy childhood memories with you all
Laurie was amazing , as you all are, take Care n God Bless
To all of the Kruse family please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of Laurie. His kindness and friendship will be forever missed. God bless you all. Glen and Deb Haney.
Sending our deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother.
Dear Tim and Jill
My sincere sympathies to you and all your families.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Kruse family.
Raye and Dianne Armstrong
So sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. He was a great guy. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
To all Laurie’s family and friends my sincere sympathy. Laurie persevered through his health issues with class. Although I had not seen him for awhile I will always remember his happy smile whenever we met. One of my favourite recollections goes way back to Grade 1 or 2 when Laurie came to school with his sweater on inside-out. He got all of his spelling and arithmetic right that day and Mrs. Boussey recommended we all try dressing that way!
Our deepest sympathy to the Kruse family. Laurie was quite a character. Have many fond memories from working with him.
Dear Tim and Jill
The Fischer family extend our deepest sympathies to the Kruse family with your brothers passing. Please know we are thinking about you during this sad time.
Dale and Dianne Fischer
Laurie was one of the best men I have ever known. We had many good times working for Rowcliffe Motors, playing golf and visiting at Seaforth Automotive. My deepest sympathies to the entire Kruse family from Lynda and I.
Our deepest sympathy to the Kruse family in the passing of Laurie and may his memory be a blessing to all.
Bob and Shirley Dinsmore.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kruse family. I was a PSW for Laurie and enjoyed my visits and was fortunate to have met Laurie who was a quiet gentleman. Cherish your ,memories
I was saddened to hear about Laurie’s passing. He was a great guy. My deepest sympathy to all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Our thoughts are with Laurie’s family and friends at this sad time. Laurie always had a smile and a wave for you when you were out walking and lots of stories. He will be missed in the neighborhood.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kruse family , Laurie was a great man .
Condolences, to George and Kim, Paul and Cheryl, Tim and Jill, Heather and Brian and all your families, going back a ways when we 1st moved back to town rented from your dad on west William, Lorne always enjoyed visiting with Laurie every time he came home on his gold wing, loved sharing bike stories, Maybe they can share some again. Our thoughts and prayers to you all, he was a very special person.
Condolences to the kruse family on the passing of Laurie
So sorry to hear this sad news. Laurie was a great neighbour & friend.
So very sorry to hear about Laurie. The Kruse family were neighbours of ours growing up in Seaforth. We were a large family of 7 and the Kruse family was another big family in the neighbourhood. Our family of 7 is now down to 2. I see now that four of the eight have gone much too early. My condolences to the remaining Kruse family …L.inda (Butt) Charrette
Our deepest sympathy to the Kruse Family.
So sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing he was a wonderful guy. Ride on Laurie .Thoughts and prayer Tim and Jill and the Kruse family.
Laurie will be missed by his good friends.
We have many memories of our same time
stays in hospital and visits at the store over
the years.
Our deepest sympathy to the Kruse family.
Deepest sympathy to the Kruse family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Condolences to the Kruse family. Had the pleasure of playing hockey with Laurie. Always had a smile on his face. Sympathy from the Wilson’s.
Our condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences go out to the Kruse family, Laurie was one of my students in my first year of teaching. You couldn’t meet a nicer person.
Sincere condolences to the Kruse family at the time of your loss.
Thoughts and prayers are with you, as you share your memories.
Roger, Paul and Peggy Humphries
We will miss Laurie in the neighborhood. He was a great friend and always had a good story to tell.
Sorry for the loss of a sibling friend and a hard worker My memories go a long way back to visits at the Commercial Hotel with your mother My condolences to his family.
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time,
Our sincere heartfelt condolences to Laurie’s family. He was a great guy with a wonderful smile . Played hockey with Laurie for quite a few years and he was a very good goalie. Oh the memories, Rest In Peace Critter. Jerry and Linda Allin
My deepest sympathy to all the
Kruse family
I worked with “Critter” when i was fresh out of high school at Exeter Chrysler , He always made the time to show you little tricks of the trade or lend a hand . I think his favourite time was at lunch or break when he could tell a story or have a laugh. I will remember him for his “Green Phantom’ Dodge truck or riding his motor bike in the nice weather. He loved the outdoors, his family, friends and customers many of whom followed him from Seaforth to get their vehicles repaired by him which speaks volumes for the man he was. My deepest condolences to all who knew Laurie .I will miss him .
My sympathies go out to all of Laurie’s family. Worked with him for years and he was a truly kind person.
We are sorry for your loss of Laurie, a loving brother and uncle and a friend to everyone. The village won’t be the same without him. Our thoughts are with you. .
Sending our condolences to the entire Kruse family . Many great memories of Laurie at the golf course. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Cam & Linda Doig and family.
My deepest sympathy to Tim and Jill and family.
Our sincere sympathies to the Kruse family. Laurie was a real gentleman that always had a smile & a story for everyone. Always enjoyed his company
We are so sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Laurie was a trouper. He always came across as dealing with life as it came.
We had fun for a few good years biking….he and Bill Brown usually bringing up the rear.
Many miles. Lots of stories.
Our condolences to Laurie’s family.
RIP Crispie
May God Bless you Laurie and your family. Sure had fun playing minor hockey and Sunday morning early birds hockey with you in the later years. John and Rose
My sincere sympathy to all the Kruse family. I enjoyed all my visits as a PSW with Laurie. What an interesting man. The world just lost one of a kind friend and neighbour. Harry and Dianne Cook
Our condolences to the entire Kruse Family. Our thoughts and prayers for you all.
So sorry for you loss thoughts and prayers are with you .
Anne&Lyle Kling Furry
Sincere condolences to the Kruse family. We would stop and talk or wave while on our daily walks in the neighbourhood. He will be missed.
Murray and Carol Henderson
Word’s cannot even begin to express our sorrow..
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s lost
From Brian Barry and Brenda Wilkinson
We are so very sorry to hear of Lauries’ passing. We will miss seeing him in the neighborhood. Our deepest sympathy to all the Kruse family at this very sad and difficult time. Sincerely Bill and Gail Price
Laurie has been a good neighbour for the past 25 years.
Our condolence to the Kruse family.
Condolences to the family!
Always enjoyed riding with Laurie on our charity runs! He was a great guy with a beautiful smile! R.I.P. Brother
My condolences George on the loss of your brother
Our deepest sympathies to the Kruse Family. Laurie was friend who was always willing to share his mechanical expertise and a few great stories to pass away the afternoon!! Always cherish the many good memories you have of Laurie.
Sandra and Bob Fisher
My deepest condolences to the Kruse family.
W e send our deepest sympathies to the Kruse family on the passing of Laurie. He was a great friend and neighbour and will be greatly missed.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Kruse family.
Our sincere sympathy to all of the Kruse family.
So sorry to hear about Your loss. Sending my prayers to all of the Kruse family
My sincere condolences to the Kruse family at this very sad time. I know Laurie fought a lot over the years and now he is pain free. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are very sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. Our condolences to the Kruse family. He will be missed in the neighborhood.
Laurie (Kritter) was a great guy and will be missed greatly lot’s of fun playing hockey RIP Paul and Cathy
My deepest condolences to the family. I will always cherish the wonderful times we shared snowmobiling and especially our memorable northern ontario trip.
Deepest sympathy to the Kruse family’s. Lots of great hockey memories. He will be missed.
Gord and Janice Carnochan
I’m so sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. He was a kind and friendly man. I looked forward to our weekly chats when I was working. He will be missed.
We wish to express our sincere sympathy to Laurie’s family and relatives. I have fond memories of growing up with his family. I will miss Crispy’s good sense of humour as neighbours on Kruse Drive. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
So sad to hear of Laurie’s passing. He was a favourite Uncle and a lovely man.
Love and Light ❤
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I am sending my sympathy and prayers to Kruse family from Roy Dalton. him and Critter where great friends and has many memories to look back on.Rest in Peace.