Richard John Cruse

1950 - 2017

Richard John Cruse obituary, 1950-2017, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1950

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home

1327 North Wells Street

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Richard Cruse Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 18, 2017.

Richard John Cruse, 66 of Fort Wayne died on Friday, June 16, 2017. He was born to the late Richard and June Cruse on November 28, 1950 in Laporte, IN.

Richard worked for N&W Railroad. He is survived by his wife Helen Cruse of 40 years; children Nicole Demaree, Rachel Cruse and Dustin (Sara) Cruse; sisters Shari (Mike) Spaid and Patti (Mike) Schible; grandchildren Mason Demaree, Gabrielle Demaree, Kayley Spiller, Johnathon Spiller, Ariel Richardson, Danika Cruse, Dustin Cruse Jr., Romen Demaree and Alex Cruse.

Funeral service will be at C.M. Sloan and sons Funeral Home 1327 N. Wells St. on Wednesday June 21, 2017 at 1pm with calling 1 hour prior. Calling will be on Tuesday June20, 2017 from 4-7pm. Memorials to the family. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery

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June 19, 2017

Judy Bloom

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this! I wish I could be there for the family and hug everyone of you. Dick fought the fight for many years. He is no longer in pain. I love you Joann, Nikki, Rach, and Dustin. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Dick and you will be missed dearly !!

June 19, 2017

Sorry for your loss. May you draw close to our loving god by reading his word and find comfort in the hope that he gives us all, of seeing our loved ones again in a beautiful new paradise home here on earth.

June 18, 2017

Sharon Alverson

Sending love and prayers of comfort. Aunt Sharon

June 18, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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