Howard "Duke" Krutsinger, age 84, of Flora, IL passed away at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2013 at the Clay County Hospital in Flora.
Howard was born August 3, 1928 in Louisville, IL to Art and Stella Maude (Owens) Krutsinger. He married Anna May Hagen on January 7, 1950 in Louisville. She preceded him in death on August 25, 2011.
Being the provider for the family, Howard worked at the shoe factory and also at Valley Steel for over 25 years. He later drove a semi-truck.
He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in Japan. In his spare time Howard enjoyed coon hunting, soft ball, and was an avid Cubs fan.
He is survived by his children: Leonard Krutsinger, Joyce Locke, Delores Colclasure, Ruby Barnes, Charles Krutsinger, Lois McCrory, Bob Krutsinger, Sara Wyatt, Bonnie Allen, Tom Krutsinger, Janet Thompson, Joe Krutsinger; a brother: Gene Krutsinger; along with 38 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son (Ed Krutsinger), grandson (Barry Wyatt), a great-grandson (Brandon), four brothers (Glen, Leo, Arnold and Wayne Krutsinger), and a sister (Mildred Tull).
The funeral service for Howard Krutsinger were held at the Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.
Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.
The family suggested that memorial donations be made to the Gary W. Bright Memorial Fund.
Howard was born August 3, 1928 in Louisville, IL to Art and Stella Maude (Owens) Krutsinger. He married Anna May Hagen on January 7, 1950 in Louisville. She preceded him in death on August 25, 2011.
Being the provider for the family, Howard worked at the shoe factory and also at Valley Steel for over 25 years. He later drove a semi-truck.
He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in Japan. In his spare time Howard enjoyed coon hunting, soft ball, and was an avid Cubs fan.
He is survived by his children: Leonard Krutsinger, Joyce Locke, Delores Colclasure, Ruby Barnes, Charles Krutsinger, Lois McCrory, Bob Krutsinger, Sara Wyatt, Bonnie Allen, Tom Krutsinger, Janet Thompson, Joe Krutsinger; a brother: Gene Krutsinger; along with 38 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son (Ed Krutsinger), grandson (Barry Wyatt), a great-grandson (Brandon), four brothers (Glen, Leo, Arnold and Wayne Krutsinger), and a sister (Mildred Tull).
The funeral service for Howard Krutsinger were held at the Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.
Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.
The family suggested that memorial donations be made to the Gary W. Bright Memorial Fund.
Howard "Duke" Krutsinger, age 84, of Flora, IL passed away at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2013 at the Clay County Hospital in Flora.
Howard was born August 3, 1928 in Louisville, IL to Art and Stella Maude (Owens) Krutsinger. He married Anna May Hagen on January 7, 1950 in Louisville. She preceded him in death on August 25, 2011.
Being the provider for the family, Howard worked at the shoe factory and also at Valley Steel for over 25 years. He later drove a semi-truck.
He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in Japan. In his spare time Howard enjoyed coon hunting, soft ball, and was an avid Cubs fan.
He is survived by his children: Leonard Krutsinger, Joyce Locke, Delores Colclasure, Ruby Barnes, Charles Krutsinger, Lois McCrory, Bob Krutsinger, Sara Wyatt, Bonnie Allen, Tom Krutsinger, Janet Thompson, Joe Krutsinger; a brother: Gene Krutsinger; along with 38 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son (Ed Krutsinger), grandson (Barry Wyatt), a great-grandson (Brandon), four brothers (Glen, Leo, Arnold and Wayne Krutsinger), and a sister (Mildred Tull).
The funeral service for Howard Krutsinger were held at the Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.
Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.
The family suggested that memorial donations be made to the Gary W. Bright Memorial Fund.
Howard was born August 3, 1928 in Louisville, IL to Art and Stella Maude (Owens) Krutsinger. He married Anna May Hagen on January 7, 1950 in Louisville. She preceded him in death on August 25, 2011.
Being the provider for the family, Howard worked at the shoe factory and also at Valley Steel for over 25 years. He later drove a semi-truck.
He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in Japan. In his spare time Howard enjoyed coon hunting, soft ball, and was an avid Cubs fan.
He is survived by his children: Leonard Krutsinger, Joyce Locke, Delores Colclasure, Ruby Barnes, Charles Krutsinger, Lois McCrory, Bob Krutsinger, Sara Wyatt, Bonnie Allen, Tom Krutsinger, Janet Thompson, Joe Krutsinger; a brother: Gene Krutsinger; along with 38 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son (Ed Krutsinger), grandson (Barry Wyatt), a great-grandson (Brandon), four brothers (Glen, Leo, Arnold and Wayne Krutsinger), and a sister (Mildred Tull).
The funeral service for Howard Krutsinger were held at the Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.
Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.
The family suggested that memorial donations be made to the Gary W. Bright Memorial Fund.
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