Larry "Joe" Kruse, 65, formerly of 892 Yorkshire Court, St. Marys, died at 11:20 a.m. June 17, 2007, at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home, Wapakoneta, where he was a resident.

He was born June 27, 1941, in St. Marys, to Margaret E. Kruse, who is deceased. His stepfather, Otis Rupert, also is deceased.

Also deceased are two brothers, Anthony Rupert and Ronald Kruse.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys, and had attended St. Marys Memorial High School.

Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, the Rev. Bill Maki officiating. Burial is at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near St. Marys.

Calling is one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to the church or Auglaize Acres.