Kruse, Carol

1929 - 2014  (85 years)    Has 2 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Kruse, Carol
  Born	12 Mar 1929	LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  1940 Census	1940	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Ernest Kruse33 Molly Kruse34 Carol Kruse11 Jean Kruse8 Shirley Kruse7 Ruth Ann Kruse3
  Died	3 Sep 2014	Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	8 Sep 2014
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Carol Joan Heckner (Kruse), age 85 of Redgranite, formerly of Neenah, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at Appleton Medical Center. Carol was born March 12, 1929, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a daughter of Ernest and Molly (Baylor) Kruse. She was raised in Appleton and was a 1946 Graduate of Neenah High School. Carol married Leonard J. "Lenny" Heckner August 12, 1950, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Neenah. Lenny preceded Carol in death August 11, 2007, after 57 years of Marriage. Carol had been employed in the Accounting Department at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Neenah for 14 years until she retired in 1962 to raise her family. She had been a member of St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Neenah, and was a Den Mother of Cub Scout Pack #74 of St. Gabriel's. She was the oldest living member of the Nicolet Ladies of Neenah-Menasha, a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, a member of the Sweet Adelines of Neenah, and had been a Fuller Brush salesperson. She was also an avid weaver and sewer, enjoyed playing cribbage, singing, and doing jigsaw puzzles with her granddaughter, Sammi. She was a HUGE Green Bay Packer fan, and had a great love of animals. Carol enjoyed cooking, baking bread, and gardening. In her earlier years, she enjoyed golfing and fishing. Carol and Len moved to Redgranite in 1991, and became very active in St. Mark's Catholic Parish. She was a member of the C.C.W., was a lector for many years, a member of St. Mark's Parish Council, and a member of Right to Life of Wautoma. Carol continued to enjoy many of her other hobbies and organizations. Survivors include her daughter, Donna (Walter) Topp of Redgranite; 2 sons, Bruce (Denise) Heckner and Daniel (Michelle) Heckner, both of Neenah; 2 granddaughters, Breanna Heckner, a student at UW-Stevens Point, and Sammi Heckner at home. Carol is also survived by 5 sisters, Jean Seithamer, Shirley Van Dyke, and Molly Sue (John) Reuss all of Neenah; Helen Manser of Appleton; and Ruth Ann Loehning of Greenville; a sister-in-law, Kathy (Tom) Grether of Kaukauna; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends. A MEMORIAL MASS for Carol J. Heckner will be held Thursday morning, September 11, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Redgranite (228 Church Street, West Side of Redgranite, 2 blocks south of Highway 21. Turn South at the car wash.) Father Joseph Mattern and Deacon Robert Precourt will be the Presiders. Following the Mass, Carol will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Lenny in St. Mark's Parish Cemetery, Redgranite. VISITATION: Carol's family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday morning Only, prior to the Mass at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Redgranite. A Memorial has been established. The Ruminski Funeral Home of Redgranite is assisting the family with arrangements. Ruminski Funeral Home Redgranite (920) 566-2313 Serving the Family
  Reference Number	96
  Person ID	I300158	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2018

  
  

  Father	Kruse, Ernest,   b. 3 Feb 1907, Clayton, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 27 Jan 1975, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 67 years)
  Mother	Baylor, Molly,   b. 24 Feb 1906,   d. 17 Aug 1993  (Age 87 years)
  Family ID	F200058	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Heckner, Leonard,   b. 7 Apr 1928, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 11 Aug 2007, Redgranite, Waushara, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 79 years)
  Married	12 Aug 1950
  Last Modified	26 Sep 2016
  Family ID	F200057	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 12 Mar 1929 - LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA 1940 Census - 1940 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 3 Sep 2014 - Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  Heckner, Carol (Maiden Name: Kruse)