Jerome Alan Kruse was born September 9, 1944 to Clarence and Cora (Hagen) Kruse in Fargo, ND. He was raised in Fargo and attended St. Francis Academy and NDSU, graduating with a degree in electrical engineering.

Jerome worked at the Biltmore Hotel as a handyman, bartender, etc. He also did concrete work for Cretex and owned several rental properties. Jerome loved roses, gardening and especially his dogs, Rex and Randy.

Jerome Alan Kruse, 72, died November 17, 2016 in his home in Fargo, ND.

He is survived by his sisters, Jeanette (Sanjib) Mukherji, Santa Barbara, CA, Linda Kapaun, Fargo, ND and Barbara Comford, Fargo, ND; 6 nieces and nephews and best friend, Dennis O’Brien of Comstock, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carla Kruse; brother, Brian Kruse and brother-in-law, David Kapaun.