William G. “Bill” Kruse Jr. age 58 of Clinton, passed away Monday Feb. 15, 2021 at Eagle Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday Feb. 22nd at the Pape Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Monday 10:00 AM until the service hour at the funeral home. Burial will be at Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com
Bill was born on Nov. 6, 1962 in Clinton, the son of William and Marjorie (Jech) Kruse Sr. He graduated from Clinton High School. Bill worked at Sweetheart Bakery, delivered newspapers, and an avid can recycler, often seen throughout Clinton on his bicycle. He attended of the Church of the Open Door, Clinton.
Bill is survived by his brother, John (Lori) Kruse of Moline, IL; his aunt, Janell Jech Howard of Camanche; two nephews, Ian and Lance; and his guardian, Chuck and Brenda Thornton of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
I remember Bill as a good kid at Lyons Middle School ,and he always greeted me when I saw him on the street in Clinton as he got older. Nice to see his former classmates sharing kind words about Bill. My condolences to his friends and family.
Bill was a friend and class mate since 3rd grade. He loved to ski and in high school we would take the school sponsored trips up to chestnut. we also played football together he one was a good line man.
I went to several years of school with Bill. Good guy. My sympathies to his family and especially those noted as his guardians, for their caring ways.
RIP Bill. We met briefly several years ago, nice man. Prayers to his family.