Erling Donald Kruse, 66

| December 20, 2016 4:00 AM

Erling Donald Kruse, 66, of Great Falls, passed away Dec. 6, 2016, at home.

Erling was born in Great Falls on Aug 22, 1950, to Donald F. and Velma E. Kruse.

Erling graduated from CMR High School in 1968 then joined the Navy. After the Navy, moving to Missoula, he worked for Champion Lumber Company, retiring after 30 years. Erling returned to Great Falls in 2007, then went to work for Parts Plus for some years. He volunteered at Habitat for Humanity Restore until his passing.

Erling was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Velma Kruse.

He is survived by his brothers, Allan of Pincher Creek, Alberta, Bradley of Great Falls, and Rodney of Kalispell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Erling was cremated and there will be no services.

The family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice.