Deann Louise Kruse
<p>Deann Louise Kruse, 81, of Havelock, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at her home.</p> <p>Deann was born in Merced, California, the daughter of Dean Ludwick Peterson and Mabel Louise Dynes, raised in Fresno, California on a farm. She was always active with roller skating, music, dancing, and being around friends growing up. She at one time was in a band as the lead singer. She had a beautiful voice. She loved being with her father flying in his J3 piper cub airplane. </p> <p>Deann was also talented with fashion, crafts, and her passion when she got older was quilting. She belonged to her church quilting club and they would make quilts for babies in hospitals, those that lost everything due to disasters, and for family members. </p> <p>Deann was an avid bowler and a bowling instructor for years. She participated in several bowling leagues and tournaments throughout the Craven and Carteret Counties. </p> <p>Deann leaves behind her beloved husband, Laurs “Skip” Kruse of 45 years of marriage; daughter, Kimberly Zimmer; grandson, James Payne and his wife Tiffany; granddaughter, Rebecca Farmer; her 5 great-grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Zimmer, Taylor and Ryan Payne, and Ethan Payne; and niece, Janet Arriola.</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Craven County Hospice at 2818 Neuse Blvd., New Bern NC 28562.</p> <p>Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net</p> <p>Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC. </p> <p> </p>Obituary
Deann Louise Kruse, 81, of Havelock, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at her home.
Deann was born in Merced, California, the daughter of Dean Ludwick Peterson and Mabel Louise Dynes, raised in Fresno, California on a farm. She was always active with roller skating, music, dancing, and being around friends growing up. She at one time was in a band as the lead singer. She had a beautiful voice. She loved being with her father flying in his J3 piper cub airplane.
Deann was also talented with fashion, crafts, and her passion when she got older was quilting. She belonged to her church quilting club and they would make quilts for babies in hospitals, those that lost everything due to disasters, and for family members.
Deann was an avid bowler and a bowling instructor for years. She participated in several bowling leagues and tournaments throughout the Craven and Carteret Counties.
Deann leaves behind her beloved husband, Laurs “Skip” Kruse of 45 years of marriage; daughter, Kimberly Zimmer; grandson, James Payne and his wife Tiffany; granddaughter, Rebecca Farmer; her 5 great-grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Zimmer, Taylor and Ryan Payne, and Ethan Payne; and niece, Janet Arriola.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Craven County Hospice at 2818 Neuse Blvd., New Bern NC 28562.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.
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