Passed peacefully at the Huron Hospice with his family by his side on April 24, 2021 at the age of 68. Cherished brother of George (Kim) of Bayfield, Paul (Cheryl) of Bayfield, Tim (Jill) of Stratford, and Heather McMichael (Brian) of Stratford. Brother-in-law of Sheila Moore of Wingham, and Janice Woods of Calgary. Loved uncle of Steve, Jim, Mike, Andrew, Bryce, Kyle, Carson, Brendon, Kris, Deric, Tony, Erin, Adam, Nathan, Justin, and Danielle. Predeceased by brothers Dick, Gene, and Roy and parents George and Jean (Dungey) Kruse (1987).
Laurie was a skilled tradesman (automotive technician) who could diagnose and repair anything. He started his career at Rowcliffe Motors in Seaforth and ended his working days at Exeter Chrysler. Laurie approached his many health issues as he did his work “Just another thing to be fixed”. He resided at the Kruse family home built by his grandfather Richard in 1919. Laurie enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing hockey “goaltender”, snowmobiling, and above all riding his motorcycle. Laurie especially enjoyed a good story and reminiscing about “old times”.
A special thanks to the staff at Huron Hospice for their exceptional support during his stay. Laurie was treated with the utmost care and respect. Whether it was planting seeds for the garden, walking the lane, sitting in the sunshine, or talking to the staff. He enjoyed every minute of his final days. Another thanks to Laurie’s neighbours for their support over the years.
Cremation has taken place. Due to COVID-19 restrictions a graveside service will be held at a later date at Maitland Bank Cemetery, Seaforth. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, SEAFORTH. (519-527-1390).
Donations in memory of Laurie to the Huron Hospice or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Laurie also wished to have everyone consider organ donation as he was a fortunate recipient.
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Nancy Ryde
So sad to hear of Laurie’s passing. He was a favourite Uncle and a lovely man.
Love and Light ❤
Arlene & Ben van den Akker
We wish to express our sincere sympathy to Laurie’s family and relatives. I have fond memories of growing up with his family. I will miss Crispy’s good sense of humour as neighbours on Kruse Drive. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Jane Hefley
I’m so sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. He was a kind and friendly man. I looked forward to our weekly chats when I was working. He will be missed.
Janice Carnochan
Deepest sympathy to the Kruse family’s. Lots of great hockey memories. He will be missed.
Gord and Janice Carnochan
Jim Cooper
My deepest condolences to the family. I will always cherish the wonderful times we shared snowmobiling and especially our memorable northern ontario trip.
Paul/Cathy Hulley
Laurie (Kritter) was a great guy and will be missed greatly lot’s of fun playing hockey RIP Paul and Cathy
Gord and Susan Dick
We are very sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. Our condolences to the Kruse family. He will be missed in the neighborhood.
Cathie (Sim) Alexander
My sincere condolences to the Kruse family at this very sad time. I know Laurie fought a lot over the years and now he is pain free. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Audrey Hoff
So sorry to hear about Your loss. Sending my prayers to all of the Kruse family
Ken & Lois McLlwain
Our sincere sympathy to all of the Kruse family.
Floyd & Mary Johnston
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Kruse family.
Ron and Irene Nicholson and family
W e send our deepest sympathies to the Kruse family on the passing of Laurie. He was a great friend and neighbour and will be greatly missed.
Debra (Chappel)Stanlake
My deepest condolences to the Kruse family.
Sandra and Bob Fisher
Our deepest sympathies to the Kruse Family. Laurie was friend who was always willing to share his mechanical expertise and a few great stories to pass away the afternoon!! Always cherish the many good memories you have of Laurie.
Sandra and Bob Fisher
Ken Farwell
My condolences George on the loss of your brother
Chance Coombs
Condolences to the family!
Always enjoyed riding with Laurie on our charity runs! He was a great guy with a beautiful smile! R.I.P. Brother
Pat and Walter Armes
Laurie has been a good neighbour for the past 25 years.
Our condolence to the Kruse family.
William Price
We are so very sorry to hear of Lauries’ passing. We will miss seeing him in the neighborhood. Our deepest sympathy to all the Kruse family at this very sad and difficult time. Sincerely Bill and Gail Price
Brian Barry
Word’s cannot even begin to express our sorrow..
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s lost
From Brian Barry and Brenda Wilkinson
Murray and Carol Henderson
Sincere condolences to the Kruse family. We would stop and talk or wave while on our daily walks in the neighbourhood. He will be missed.
Murray and Carol Henderson
Anne and lyle
So sorry for you loss thoughts and prayers are with you .
Anne&Lyle Kling Furry
Paul and Crista Dungey
Our condolences to the entire Kruse Family. Our thoughts and prayers for you all.
Harry and Dianne Cook
My sincere sympathy to all the Kruse family. I enjoyed all my visits as a PSW with Laurie. What an interesting man. The world just lost one of a kind friend and neighbour. Harry and Dianne Cook
John Munro and Rose Burgess
May God Bless you Laurie and your family. Sure had fun playing minor hockey and Sunday morning early birds hockey with you in the later years. John and Rose
Peter and Frances Kling
Laurie was a trouper. He always came across as dealing with life as it came.
We had fun for a few good years biking….he and Bill Brown usually bringing up the rear.
Many miles. Lots of stories.
Our condolences to Laurie’s family.
RIP Crispie
Jamie & Barb Caldwell
We are so sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
John & Janet Bilcke
Our sincere sympathies to the Kruse family. Laurie was a real gentleman that always had a smile & a story for everyone. Always enjoyed his company
Dianne MacLeod
My deepest sympathy to Tim and Jill and family.
Cameron Doig
Sending our condolences to the entire Kruse family . Many great memories of Laurie at the golf course. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Cam & Linda Doig and family.
Larry and Dianne McGrath
We are sorry for your loss of Laurie, a loving brother and uncle and a friend to everyone. The village won’t be the same without him. Our thoughts are with you. .
Kathy McLean
My sympathies go out to all of Laurie’s family. Worked with him for years and he was a truly kind person.
Bob Dawe
I worked with “Critter” when i was fresh out of high school at Exeter Chrysler , He always made the time to show you little tricks of the trade or lend a hand . I think his favourite time was at lunch or break when he could tell a story or have a laugh. I will remember him for his “Green Phantom’ Dodge truck or riding his motor bike in the nice weather. He loved the outdoors, his family, friends and customers many of whom followed him from Seaforth to get their vehicles repaired by him which speaks volumes for the man he was. My deepest condolences to all who knew Laurie .I will miss him .
Shirley skinner
My deepest sympathy to all the
Kruse family
Jerry Allin
Our sincere heartfelt condolences to Laurie’s family. He was a great guy with a wonderful smile . Played hockey with Laurie for quite a few years and he was a very good goalie. Oh the memories, Rest In Peace Critter. Jerry and Linda Allin
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time,
Joan Addison (Bach)
Sorry for the loss of a sibling friend and a hard worker My memories go a long way back to visits at the Commercial Hotel with your mother My condolences to his family.
Brian and Donna Sanderson
We will miss Laurie in the neighborhood. He was a great friend and always had a good story to tell.
Humphries' Family
Sincere condolences to the Kruse family at the time of your loss.
Thoughts and prayers are with you, as you share your memories.
Roger, Paul and Peggy Humphries
Judi and Bill Weber
My condolences go out to the Kruse family, Laurie was one of my students in my first year of teaching. You couldn’t meet a nicer person.
Marlene& Dave de Vries
Our condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Wilson
Condolences to the Kruse family. Had the pleasure of playing hockey with Laurie. Always had a smile on his face. Sympathy from the Wilson’s.
Jack & Nancy Storey
Deepest sympathy to the Kruse family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Bruce and Sharon Wilbee
Laurie will be missed by his good friends.
We have many memories of our same time
stays in hospital and visits at the store over
the years.
Our deepest sympathy to the Kruse family.
Susan Pushelberg
So sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing he was a wonderful guy. Ride on Laurie .Thoughts and prayer Tim and Jill and the Kruse family.
Jim and Ruth Carter
Our deepest sympathy to the Kruse Family.
Linda (Butt) Charrette
So very sorry to hear about Laurie. The Kruse family were neighbours of ours growing up in Seaforth. We were a large family of 7 and the Kruse family was another big family in the neighbourhood. Our family of 7 is now down to 2. I see now that four of the eight have gone much too early. My condolences to the remaining Kruse family …L.inda (Butt) Charrette
Ruth Smith & Dianne Smith
So sorry to hear this sad news. Laurie was a great neighbour & friend.
Bob Barb watson
Condolences to the kruse family on the passing of Laurie
Leo and Sharon Medd
Condolences, to George and Kim, Paul and Cheryl, Tim and Jill, Heather and Brian and all your families, going back a ways when we 1st moved back to town rented from your dad on west William, Lorne always enjoyed visiting with Laurie every time he came home on his gold wing, loved sharing bike stories, Maybe they can share some again. Our thoughts and prayers to you all, he was a very special person.
Gord & Deb Phillips
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kruse family , Laurie was a great man .
Maureen and Merv Agar
Our thoughts are with Laurie’s family and friends at this sad time. Laurie always had a smile and a wave for you when you were out walking and lots of stories. He will be missed in the neighborhood.
Ron Dalrymple
I was saddened to hear about Laurie’s passing. He was a great guy. My deepest sympathy to all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Dale Ann McKichan
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kruse family. I was a PSW for Laurie and enjoyed my visits and was fortunate to have met Laurie who was a quiet gentleman. Cherish your ,memories
Robert Dinsmore
Our deepest sympathy to the Kruse family in the passing of Laurie and may his memory be a blessing to all.
Bob and Shirley Dinsmore.
MAURICE HUARD
Laurie was one of the best men I have ever known. We had many good times working for Rowcliffe Motors, playing golf and visiting at Seaforth Automotive. My deepest sympathies to the entire Kruse family from Lynda and I.
Dale Fischer
Dear Tim and Jill
The Fischer family extend our deepest sympathies to the Kruse family with your brothers passing. Please know we are thinking about you during this sad time.
Dale and Dianne Fischer
Matt & Janet Clarke & family
Our deepest sympathy to the Kruse family. Laurie was quite a character. Have many fond memories from working with him.
Carolanne Doig
To all Laurie’s family and friends my sincere sympathy. Laurie persevered through his health issues with class. Although I had not seen him for awhile I will always remember his happy smile whenever we met. One of my favourite recollections goes way back to Grade 1 or 2 when Laurie came to school with his sweater on inside-out. He got all of his spelling and arithmetic right that day and Mrs. Boussey recommended we all try dressing that way!
Bonnie Fortune
So sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. He was a great guy. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Dianne Armstrong
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Kruse family.
Raye and Dianne Armstrong
Eleanor Devereaux
Dear Tim and Jill
My sincere sympathies to you and all your families.
Brian and Linda Philli[s
Sending our deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother.
Glen and Deb Haney
To all of the Kruse family please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of Laurie. His kindness and friendship will be forever missed. God bless you all. Glen and Deb Haney.
Gale Kalichuk-Ringer
Thinking of you all Lauries family many happy childhood memories with you all
Laurie was amazing , as you all are, take Care n God Bless
Norman McQuaid
my Sympathy and prayers go out to Laurie and the Kruse family. RIP Laurie
John and Ruth Feeney
Our deepest condolence to the Kruse family.
C Grace
My sympathy to Heather, Paul, Cheryl, George, Kim, and Tim and your families. I have lost touch with you but do think of you. Grace Dungey
Bob Patrick
My deepest sympathy to the Kruse families. I’ve known Laurie for most of my life and he was a wonderful man who will be truly missed. RIP my friend.
Glenda Geddes Feeney
My deepest sympathy to all the Kruse family at this difficult time!
al coleman
I remember grade school with Laurie
and best of all Saturday morning hockey .
To the Kruse families my sincere condolences
Al Coleman
Cor & Gerda VandenHoven
Sincere sympathy to Laurie’s family. Laurie always was happy to chat whenever we were out for a walk or it would be a smile and a friendly wave from across the yard. May he rest in peace.
Dave Keys
Sorry to hear about Laurie .I worked with Laurie at Exeter Chrysler . My condolences goes out to the entire kruse family . RIP Laurie
Jim Oesch
Sorry to hear of Laurie passing ,my condolences to the Kruse family
Jim Oesch
Evelyn Leppington
So sorry for your loss to the Kruse family. May your good memories carry you though this difficult time.
John and Evelyn Leppington
Mary and Tony Vanden Hengel
So sorry for your loss. We will miss talking to him on our walks by….Laurie grew the best rhubarb….we will miss him…
Kathy Smith
Our Sympathy to the Kruse family Laurie was a great neighbour we enjoyed the backyard chats we had with him he will be missed.You are in our thoughts and prayers with sympathy from.Mark &Kathy Smith.
Joan Cleave
Paul and Cheryl….
my sympathies to you both at this sad time…you are in my thoughts. You have your memories to help keep him close forever.
Mike & Connie Marion
Laurie was a great guy! Our thoughts & prayers to all of the Kruse family. Hugs💕
Gerry & Elaine Van den Hengel
Our thoughts & prayers with all the Kruse family,
.
Sheila Kruse
On behalf of Tanner and Emma Kruse, (Sheila Kruse), we would like to give our deepest condolences to the Kruse family. Wishing George, Tim, Paul, Heather , the rest of the family and cousins all the best.
Jack Groothuis
How very sad. Laurie was such a good friend and neighbour to our mother. I loved talking to him in the driveway when I visited mom.
My deepest sympathies to Lauries family❤️
Dale Whitelaw
Dear Paul, Cheryl and family: we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Laurie. He certainly sounded like the kind of guy we would have enjoyed being with.
May your many years of good times and memories help you through these difficult days.
Dale and Dianne Whitelaw
Donna and Harry Arts
We extend our deepest sympathies to the Kruse family with Laurie’s passing. Please know we are thinking about all of you during this sad time.
Paul Kruse
Laurie did fight the good fight , we do not know how he fought for as long as he did .
Joanne Holland
Laurie was such a wonderful neighbour to my parents. He will be missed. My condolences to his family. R.I.P. Laurie.
Roy Dalton
I am sending my sympathy and prayers to Kruse family from Roy Dalton. him and Critter where great friends and has many memories to look back on.Rest in Peace.