Sylvan Kruse Obituary

Sylvan Louis Kruse was born on September 26, 1957 to Lawrence and Betty (Hammer) Kruse in Quinn, South Dakota.

He attended grade school in Interior and graduated high school from Sunshine Bible Academy. After high school Sylvan attended Frontier School of the Bible.

In 1978 he returned to the Badlands and began ranching. From 1978 to 1995, Sylvan was an active and dedicated member of the Interior VFD. He served as Chief of the IVFD from 1984 to 1985. Sylvan served on the board of directors of the Stable Ministry in Kadoka and served as an elder for the Kadoka Presbyterian Church from 1985 to 1991. He volunteered his time to many different church ministries over the course of many years.

He was a skilled mechanic and loved his horses and dogs. He was a fun, loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was also a good neighbor for many years.

Survivors include seven siblings Roger Kruse and his wife Cheryl of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Kevin Kruse and his wife Joanne of Interior, David Kruse and his wife Marianne of Interior, Charles Kruse and his wife Beth of Interior, Daniel Kruse and his wife Heidi of Interior, and Philip Kruse and his wife Amy of Interior; one sister Lois Zibell and her husband Robert of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Sylvan was preceded in death by his mother Betty Kruse on March 22, 2011; his father Lawrence Kruse on December 21, 2013, and a brother Raymond as a child.

The family would especially like to express our gratitude to all the care givers at Kadoka Nursing Home for their friendship and excellent care.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Interior Community Church.

A luncheon will follow at the Interior Community Center.

Interment will be at the Interior Fairview Cemetery.

Service Details

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, July 22, 2017 - 10:00 a.m.
Interior Community Church
Interior, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Nathan Mudd
MUSIC
Marianne Kruse & Ann Mudd - Pianists
Congregational Hymns
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” - #575
“Great is Thy Faithfulness” - #139
Sylvan’s Brothers and Sisters - Special Music
“Mansion Over the Hilltop”
USHERS
Matt Kruse - Paul Kruse - Ryan Kruse
PALLBEARERS
Roger Kruse - Kevin Kruse
David Kruse - Charlie Kruse
Daniel Kruse - Philip Kruse
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
FIRE BRIGADE
Chad Kruse - Marshall Kruse
Reid Kruse - Courtney Bartlett
INTERMENT
Interior Fairview Cemetery
Interior, South Dakota

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Sorry for your loss prayers to you all
~ Teresa Hill Whitewood SD (7/19/2017)

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Sylvan in the 80's at Victory Center Bible Camp. I have fond memories of those days as camp counselors. Keeping the Kruse family in my thoughts and prayers.
~ Michele Raposa Nisland (7/20/2017)

Thank you for sharing the video of Sylvan. That is how I remember Sylvan with his big handsome smile!!
My prayers are with you today. God bless
~ Kim M. Minnich Fairfax, Va (7/22/2017)

Thanks for the talks, Sylvan, and for letting me ride your horse. Keep riding on through hills and pastures forever more along side our Savior, Jesus Christ. See you soon!
~ Dave D. Rapid City (2/23/2024)

So sorry for your loss. It is tough to lose siblings. Wish I could come and visit with your family Saturday but circumstances prevent it. Many prayers for a wonderful family.
~ Marlajean Waters Carter, SD (7/21/2017)

Sylvan rode a unicycle very well, as I remember. I met him at FSB. We dated for a short while back then. He was always funny and sincere, a good person to know.
~ Ruth Goings (Moore) Daytona Beach (1/26/2023)

So sorry for your loss. I remember Sylvan trying to get me to run the horse I was on when I came out in the summers to visit. I was so afraid to run the horse. So afriad. But then Sylvan made the horse run and he ran alongside of us to keep us both calm. It worked. Slyvan, you were so right, running horses is really, really fun. Thanks so showing me that. Bless you.
~ Eric Hammer Dillon, MT (7/21/2017)

Sending our prayers for Kruse Family , Bruce was a big fan of your Folks he talks about them alot. Good Interior people.
~ Bruce and Bonnie Madsen Kadoka S.D. (7/19/2017)

Sylvan was a great man. I recall many evenings spent at the Stable on Main Street with him guiding us. Prayers to all of his family.
~ Janelle Madsen Popwell Wellington, Tx (7/20/2017)

Sylvan Kruse

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017
at the Kadoka Nursing Home at the age of 59

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Sylvan Kruse

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Kadoka Nursing Home at the age of 59

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of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017
at the Kadoka Nursing Home at the age of 59