Obituary of Walter Kruse

Kruse, Walter H. age 90 of Mt. Arlington, NJ died Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Born in Jersey City he lived in New Milford and Flanders before moving to Mt. Arlington four years ago. Walter was a United States Coast Guard veteran who served during WW II. He was a plant manager for Longacre Press of New Rochelle, NY before his retirement. He was a member of the Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association, where he was a Life Member. Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Marie T. (nee Gahrsen) of Mt. Arlington, his children, Richard of Webster, NY, Robert of Ridgewood, Gordon of Douglas, AK and Jeanne Rennalls of West Milford. Also surviving are his 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Private cremation was held. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to The Salvation Army, 43 Lakeside Ave. Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481.