Norman Cruse

Norman Richard Cruse, son of the late Charles A. and Verna Mae Miller Cruse, was born in Vanduser, Missouri on December 16, 1942, and passed away at his home in Bloomfield, Missouri on November 20, 2007, at the age of 64 years, 11 months and 4 days. Mr. Cruse had lived all his life in Stoddard County. He was a retired farm hand and carpenter. Surviving are one son, Donald Ray Cruse of Sikeston, Missouri and many nieces and nephews. Other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry, Jackie and Millard Cruse. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 23, 2007, at the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri with James Malloy of Essex, Missouri officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Stoddard County Children's Home, P O Box 164, Dexter, MO 63841.