Otto C. Kruse, age 94, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Monday, October 7, 2013 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. A memorial service will be held 11:30 A.M., Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Urich, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Cahtolic Church, RT 2, Box 221, Urich, MO 64788, or can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be made online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Otto was born May 22, 1919 in Mills County, Iowa and raised in Carson, Iowa. He was a veteran of World War II where he served in the Pacific Theater as an Army-Air Force Sargeant in the 531st Fighter Squadon. He served 4 years without furlough. Upon the war's end he returned to Iowa to farm. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking and a fondness for classic cars and horses.

Otto is survived by his best friend and wife of 67 years, Marcella Ann (Langel)Kruse; two daughters, Linda Gill and companion Dennis Kooker of Adrian, MO, Francine Hargens and spouse Tom Hargens of Martinsville,IN; four grandchildren and their spouses, James and Molly Hastings of Independence, MO, Tiffany and Robert Humphreys of Knoxville, IL, Beth and Chris Thompson of Kansas City, MO and Amber and Justin White of Lees Summit, MO. He was also the proud great-grandfather of Brylan, Brooke and Whitney.

Otto is preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers, 1 sister and 2 sons-in law.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.