Paul P Kruse

Oxford- Paul P Kruse Jr., 79 of Oxford, passed away on April 25, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Paul was born November 29, 1939 in West Liberty, Iowa, to Paul P and Elizabeth (Dykstra) Kruse Sr. He graduated from Parnell High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. On January 2, 1958 Paul was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Sally (Sarah) Allan. He worked at Procter & Gamble and retired in 1995 after working there for over 25 years. Paul enjoyed buying new vehicles, farming, working in his shop, his dogs Gracie and Lucy and a cold beer.

Paul is survived by his loving wife Sally of 61 years; their children Lela (Doug) Schumacher, Chris (Tim) Meade and Mark (Jeanie) Kruse; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, Vicki Schumacher, Danielle (Dan) Maya and Beckett Tallman, Tyler (Niki), Zoey and Jackson Meade, Travis (Lindsey), Colton, Addie and Gavin Meade, Tristan (Dane) and Ainsley Sievers and Cassie (Mike) Lohrer. Paul was preceded in death by their infant son Paul; his parents and a sister Betty Cummings.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 pm on Monday, April 29 at Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. Visitation will be on Monday, from 4:00 pm until service time. Memorials may be given to Safe Haven of Iowa County or the UIHC Volunteer Program. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com