Ronald Dean Kruse was born October 16, 1942 in Neosho, Missouri, the son of J.D. and Dorothy (Worthington) Kruse. He entered into rest on June 22, 2023 following a sudden illness. Ronald was lifelong resident of the Neosho/Joplin area, graduating from Neosho High School. Ronald enlisted as a Private in the United States Army, serving in the mechanical field. He was an avid sportsman in his younger days, especially excelling in baseball. The family would like to note a special thank you to Whispering Pines Residential Care for the exceptional care over the past 20 years. The love and friendship from the staff and residents over the years was a treasure. Ronald is survived by one brother, Gilbert Kruse, Neosho, Missouri; one sister, Janice Field, Noblesville, Indiana; 15 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Darryl, Dennis and Kevin Kruse and one sister, Joyce Banning.